To Kill A Mockingbird is a a book that is filled with frustration. Frustration of the racist views in the town, frustration that Tom Robinson was found guilty, frustration that Maycomb is still so far from changing. This frustration is felt especially by Scout, she is angered when she sees just how wrong the trail is, ignoring the evidence that clearly shows Tom Robinson is not guilty. "Now we see everything that's going wrong with the world and those who lead it, we just feel like we don't have the means to rise above and beat it." This quote from the song "Waiting on the World to Change" by John Mayer is a perfect fit for this scene in the book. This song perfectly exemplifies the frustration that Scout feels, as she sees how wrong the jury and trial is. She is unable to do anything about the outcome of the trial, because she "doesn't have the means to rise above and beat it."
Interesting post Michelle. I find your connection to John Mayer's song kind of short though. May be you could elaborate more next time. I don't understand whether or not Scout is waiting for racism to end, or if she is waiting for the court trial to end because it is too long and she is getting bored.
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