H. G. Wells, a famous writer, once said, “Our true nationality is mankind.” He understood that God made all men equal regardless of skin-tone, nationality, accent, or facial features. Unfortunately, sometimes people only view the differences of others and view these distinctions as a reasons to discriminate the other individuals. Over time this feeling of prejudice or racism grows into an unspoken culture where people know not to associate himself or herself with “that crowd.” During this time, many authors used racism as a theme in order to expose the injustice. In an award-winning book To Kill A Mockingbird, the author reveals to the reader the effects of discrimination during the nineteen-sixties. The theme of racism exists throughout this book as displayed through the culture of the citizens, the reactions of the townspeople, and the court verdict.
Everywhere in the book, the reader notes the separation between the two races. People would expect the Caucasians to have better treatment or first choice. For example when the townspeople strolled in to watch the court scene, the Africans would allow the favored race to enter the courtroom before they did. As …show more content…
The manner the citizens acted toward the news of Atticus defending Tom Robinson, an African man, gives the reader a better idea of the feelings towards these people. Mrs. Dubose made her opinion clear to Jem and Scout. In one of her rants, she taunted, “ ‘Your father’s no better than the niggers and trash he works for! ’” (pg. 102). She thought that the Africans are no good, and anyone who works for these people is at the same level as the outcasts. Sadly, her opinion reflected many other townspeople’s viewpoint on this topic. They reasoned that no one should have to lower himself or herself to the class of these highly discriminated individuals. Therefore, the reader observes the culture of racism through the emotions of the
Everywhere in the book, the reader notes the separation between the two races. People would expect the Caucasians to have better treatment or first choice. For example when the townspeople strolled in to watch the court scene, the Africans would allow the favored race to enter the courtroom before they did. As …show more content…
The manner the citizens acted toward the news of Atticus defending Tom Robinson, an African man, gives the reader a better idea of the feelings towards these people. Mrs. Dubose made her opinion clear to Jem and Scout. In one of her rants, she taunted, “ ‘Your father’s no better than the niggers and trash he works for! ’” (pg. 102). She thought that the Africans are no good, and anyone who works for these people is at the same level as the outcasts. Sadly, her opinion reflected many other townspeople’s viewpoint on this topic. They reasoned that no one should have to lower himself or herself to the class of these highly discriminated individuals. Therefore, the reader observes the culture of racism through the emotions of the