What is the symbolism of the courthouse lights in the following passage?

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"This time Judge Taylor's gavel came down with a bang, and as it did the overhead lights went on in the courtroom."

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Chapter 19

Asked by Tom Smith on 10/29/2013 8:32 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 10/29/2013 8:37 PM

Answered by Aslan on 10/29/2013 8:37 PM

This might symbolize judge Taylor's authority and the fact that he knows the truth even though the jury is deciding to be ignorant.