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Consequences of ignorance from "summary" of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Ignorance is a dangerous thing. In the town of Maycomb, prejudice and ignorance go hand in hand. People are quick to judge others based on rumors and hearsay, without bothering to find out the truth for themselves. This ignorance leads to devastating consequences for the innocent, like Tom Robinson. Tom Robinson, a black man, is falsely accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell. Despite overwhelming evidence that proves his innocence, the all-white jury convicts him simply because of his race. This verdict is a direct result of the townspeople's ignorance and deep-rooted racism. They are unable to see past their own prejudices to recognize the truth. The consequences of this ignorance are not limited to Tom Robinson. The children, Scout and Jem Finch, also suffer the effects of the town's narrow-mindedness. They are subjected to taunts and insults because their father, Atticus Finch, chooses to defend Tom Robinson in court. The children are forced to confront the harsh realities of racism and injustice at a young age, all because of the ignoranc...
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