In chapter 25 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Mr. Underwood writes an editorial in his newspaper, The Maycomb Tribune, regarding the death of Tom Robinson. In this editorial, he compares Tom's death to the senseless killing of a songbird by a hunter who simply wants to boast about his achievement. Mr. Underwood states that Tom's death is a stark reminder of the injustice and prejudice that exists in Maycomb. He expresses his belief that Tom was murdered for no other reason than the color of his skin, and that this act reflects the deep-rooted racism within society. Through his editorial, Mr. Underwood condemns the racial discrimination and violence that led to Tom's death and calls for a change in society's attitude towards racial inequality.
