Analyze Atticus's statement: Courts are the great levelers and a court is no better than each man of you sitting before me on this jury."thank you...

Atticus is implying that the validity of the trial system in this country is determined by the juries involved. Each person brings with them to jury duty a life time of experience that leads to a personal philosphy and agenda. These agendas are carried into the courtroom and can easily influence how the jury hears the case. One has to be concerned with what the jury is hearing and seeing in their own eyes.

Atticus' statement is one that suggests that the system will only work if the jury is honest and open to truly hearing the evidence.f He is suggesting that the jury must drop their own agendas, as difficult as that be and look with only reason at the evidence in order to make the best decision.

A further implication lies in the the idea that the court is the great leveler. The jury, defendent, spectator and lawyer are all equal in the situation. That equality is only guaranteed when those involved in the case respond openly and honestly without prejudice.