The jailhouse mob, as seen in the story, is similar in nature to the KKK of this era. They are a group of racist white men, bent on seizing and lynching Tom Robinson, a black man. While these men did not show up in white robes and hoods, their intent was much the same as any other racial supremacy group -- to "take out" the one who is different.
The KKK was present in the south at this point in history, and their mafia-like expediency in killing was well known even among those who were not affiliated with them. Today, they exist only as a radical fringe group, as their numbers have dwindled, and their influence has waned. For more information, please visit the link below:
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