A mob goes to the jail to lynch Tom Robinson, but are unsuccessful when a a seven year, Scout, filled with youth, uses the power of words to stop them. The mob came with one intention, to kill. Tom Robinson is innocent, but they don't care; he is black. Their racism gets the best of them and the mob cannot be stopped. The unlikely power of words, however, stops them. Listening and waiting Scout strikes up a casual conversation with Mr. Cunningham. By the jail, Scout talks to Mr. Cunningham her voice filled with youth and innocents. To be kind to someone at a time like this is something only a child could do. The unlikely seven year old heroine gets the crowd to leave, through kindness., Scout saved at least two lives that night with her undeniable kindness. Clearly the power of words is something everyone can use, but only some choose to use it.
-Savanna
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