During the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee exhibits the concept of othering in every character introduced. Although each individual is demonstrated as an other, there are specific characters that strike and capture the reader’s attention. For instance, Mayella Ewell trying to fit in with society, Scout Finch being unsure of her femininity, meaning if she would rather be a woman or a lady, as well as her diverse way of thinking. Lastly, Atticus Finch, a white man, who fights for black rights.
Othering in novels is the way certain characters that are isolated from community are different and looked at contrastingly than remaining individuals. The other is the character excluded from society. They are often a feared character, but not …show more content…
Atticus possesses divergent beliefs towards colored people. He believes in equality and against the racial discrimination in his town of Maycomb. “…I do my best to love everybody…I’m hard put, sometimes – baby, it’s never an insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name. (Lee 108) Atticus is teaching Scout on how and who to love. She is learning to love someone based on his or her personality, not race, beliefs, or color. Down the road, Atticus defends Tom Robinson, a black man accused of abuse. In a trial, Atticus is anything but racist. He thinks the right way and contrary to what the superiority of the population of Maycomb believes. Racism is identified as a diseased in Maycomb. It is contagious and is invariably spreading. Racism is passed on from one generation to the next, as it is not generally a developed mindset, it is taught. Atticus taught Scout and Jem his equitable and unbiased way of thinking. Atticus is unlike the other citizens of Maycomb due to his thoughts and perception of people, therefore, he is an …show more content…
“They smelled heavenly. I sat quietly, having conquered my hands by tightly gripping the arms of the chair, and waited for someone to speak to me.” (229) Throughout the novel, Scout constantly questions herself about how lady-like her character traits truly present themselves to be. Scout, being a considerably masculine name, is skeptical in regards to how much she identifies herself as a gentle lady or strong woman. In the disclosed quotation, the readers can comprehend that Scout does possess a lot of knowledge about ladies in Maycomb and based off her description, Scout seems absorbed and interested by their makeup and manners, but also a little scared because of her different ways. For example, she likes wearing overalls. The majority of females in Maycomb know if they would rather be hardworking woman or a fragile lady and most would rather be ladies. Seeing as Scout is unsure, this constitutes as an
Othering in novels is the way certain characters that are isolated from community are different and looked at contrastingly than remaining individuals. The other is the character excluded from society. They are often a feared character, but not …show more content…
Atticus possesses divergent beliefs towards colored people. He believes in equality and against the racial discrimination in his town of Maycomb. “…I do my best to love everybody…I’m hard put, sometimes – baby, it’s never an insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name. (Lee 108) Atticus is teaching Scout on how and who to love. She is learning to love someone based on his or her personality, not race, beliefs, or color. Down the road, Atticus defends Tom Robinson, a black man accused of abuse. In a trial, Atticus is anything but racist. He thinks the right way and contrary to what the superiority of the population of Maycomb believes. Racism is identified as a diseased in Maycomb. It is contagious and is invariably spreading. Racism is passed on from one generation to the next, as it is not generally a developed mindset, it is taught. Atticus taught Scout and Jem his equitable and unbiased way of thinking. Atticus is unlike the other citizens of Maycomb due to his thoughts and perception of people, therefore, he is an …show more content…
“They smelled heavenly. I sat quietly, having conquered my hands by tightly gripping the arms of the chair, and waited for someone to speak to me.” (229) Throughout the novel, Scout constantly questions herself about how lady-like her character traits truly present themselves to be. Scout, being a considerably masculine name, is skeptical in regards to how much she identifies herself as a gentle lady or strong woman. In the disclosed quotation, the readers can comprehend that Scout does possess a lot of knowledge about ladies in Maycomb and based off her description, Scout seems absorbed and interested by their makeup and manners, but also a little scared because of her different ways. For example, she likes wearing overalls. The majority of females in Maycomb know if they would rather be hardworking woman or a fragile lady and most would rather be ladies. Seeing as Scout is unsure, this constitutes as an