Connor L. Burdiss
Well, first off, the picture is left un-colored because Atticus says the trial was as simple as black and white. As for the picture itself, I have included every theme and motif. Courage is shown with Atticus going up against the jury with an empty gun; he has no shot. Also, I drew a window with the late-day sun beaming light on Atticus. In his shadow I drew Jem since Jem is growing up like Atticus. The prejudice theme is shown by the man plugging up his hears, refusing to listen. That is also the point of view motif since racism made up his view on the case. Another two motifs are shown in the sweaty person on the far right. In one case it's mockingbird because he knows Tom is innocent, but (his hair shows where he is leaning [it's downhill part, like with a scale]) is leaning toward the respect of the majority of whites over what is right. It is also a form of boundaries because he isn't speaking his mind in fear of rejection from others. I used the shadow-Jem to represent as the real Jem. Shadow Jem is smiling because he feels there is no way they cannot acquit Tom. A blindspot is here because Jem doesn't take racism and peer pressure into account. When to worry is the last motif I have shown. Judge Taylor is the person I used to show the motif. His smile assures us it's not time to worry yet because the verdict hasn't been reached and Atticus and Tom can still appeal. Only one more detail is included. Atticus says ŅIn the name of God, find this man innocent," or something close to that. This is why I drew God present at the trial. God knows that the jury will find Tom guilty, but is focusing on the jury (the \'s are showing where God is focusing) to see if they will have a change of heart.
I put this description because my picture was more of a critical thinking one and was afraid it would only be glanced at.
P.S. Judge Taylor is wearing a powdered wig.
