Boo Radley Prejudice Quotes

Prejudice is an idea that has existed among humans for centuries. Prejudice is defined as a "preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience." Prejudice is quite prevalent in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, and is prevalent in the form of racism, but does not solely exist as racism. Racism is defined as "prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior." In the novel, most of the Caucasian populace of the Maycomb society hold the belief throughout the book that the Caucasian race is superior to coloured peoples, creating a societal apartheid. Not only does prejudice in the form of racism affect the Maycomb populace, but any differences in the way people think is harshly viewed upon, such as in Boo Radley and Atticus Finch's case. The characters Atticus Finch, Tom Robinson, and Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird convey Lee's message that the ignorance of prejudice can affect anyone, lead to an unfair society, and harm innocent people. Tom Robinson is an African American citizen living in Maycomb County, Alabama, convicted of rape by the Ewells, simply …show more content…
He becomes a recluse due to societies harsh, judgmental opinions on him, and is never seen by the people of Maycomb. Because of his erratic behaviour, the townspeople spread rumours about him, like Jem, saying "Boo was about six and a half feet tall, ... there was a long jagged scar that ran across his face; what teeth he had were yellow and rotten; his eyes popped, and he drooled most of the time." The Maycomb Populace views Boo Radley as a monstrosity, despite in actuality he is a good hearted person, and saves Jem and Scout by killing Bob Ewell after he attacked them, but simply because of his differences, is unable to be accepted by the Maycomb populace and his own family, excluding the Finch