In To Kill a Mockingbird, why does Jim get so mad when people make fun of Tom Robinsons case?

Answer 1

Jim gets so mad when people make fun of Tom Robinson's case because he believes it is a grave injustice and a miscarriage of justice. He knows that Tom Robinson is innocent and that he is being wrongly accused simply because of the color of his skin. Jim is outraged by the racism and prejudice that is prevalent in Maycomb and he cannot stand to see Tom being unfairly treated and discriminated against. He feels a strong sense of empathy and compassion for Tom, and he is determined to stand up for what is right and fight against the prejudices and injustices that exist in society.