Society's preconceived prejudices have the capacity to be altered by the uncorrupted experiences of an innocent child. Throughout Harper lee's novel she utilised the untainted innocence provided by the protagonist ,scout. Scout provides the reader with a new insight into society and how we should respect each other and not be influenced by the preconceived ideas of bigotry and prejudice forced upon individuals by society. Through the innocence of Scout, Lee is able to raise issues surrounding prejudices and racism. Early in the novel Scout's innocence is challenged when a school friend says to her “it ain't your fault atticus is a nigger lover”. This emotive language amplifies the idea that when you challenge prejudice, some individuals within
…show more content…
In the personification “it was a tired old town” the audience gains an understanding that the novel is set in a community still living in the past. As the reader engages with the text it becomes apparent that Maycomb is a town that has not moved on from the racism and prejudice in the slavery period in US history. Lee utilises Maycomb as a microcosm of American society of 1930’s, however, in the context of the civil rights it offers society a critique on the treatment of coloured people with a view to promote further change. Harper Lee utilises the character of Atticus as a voice of reason to teach scout about the injustice of bigotry and prejudice. This is evident when he says to scout “You never really understand a person until you consider things from him point of view until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it”. This aphorism highlights Atticus’s empathy towards coloured people in Maycomb and allows the audience to see the power of a leader and teacher to the young and the innocent. Through Atticus lee is able to show the importance of childhood role models and how their set of morals are what lead the combat against prejudice in Maycomb. …show more content…
Scouts progression through life ,and life lessons she learns from atticus, allows her to gain further insight into the harsh reality of society. She soon begins to question her own principles and morals as she discovers prejudice and racism. Through the emotive language in “.As you grow older, you'll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don't you forget it- whenever a white man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash.” Atticus takes the role of a teacher. Teaching Scout about the realities of life and how we should treat each other and show empathy for the blackman. Lee shows how one's perception of others is often changed as they discover the prejudices of society. Through the use of emotive language in “Don't say nigger, Scout. That's common.”, Atticus tries to tell Scout that it’s not respectful to call a coloured person a nigger even though this derogatory word would have been used regularly in maycomb. Atticus gives scout the necessary information to allow her to create her own set of morals for which she can live by. Harper Lee's use of paradox in “Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Lee uses Atticus as a guiding father who teaches scout how the truth that no all misguided assumptions are correct and that not everyone is who they
In the personification “it was a tired old town” the audience gains an understanding that the novel is set in a community still living in the past. As the reader engages with the text it becomes apparent that Maycomb is a town that has not moved on from the racism and prejudice in the slavery period in US history. Lee utilises Maycomb as a microcosm of American society of 1930’s, however, in the context of the civil rights it offers society a critique on the treatment of coloured people with a view to promote further change. Harper Lee utilises the character of Atticus as a voice of reason to teach scout about the injustice of bigotry and prejudice. This is evident when he says to scout “You never really understand a person until you consider things from him point of view until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it”. This aphorism highlights Atticus’s empathy towards coloured people in Maycomb and allows the audience to see the power of a leader and teacher to the young and the innocent. Through Atticus lee is able to show the importance of childhood role models and how their set of morals are what lead the combat against prejudice in Maycomb. …show more content…
Scouts progression through life ,and life lessons she learns from atticus, allows her to gain further insight into the harsh reality of society. She soon begins to question her own principles and morals as she discovers prejudice and racism. Through the emotive language in “.As you grow older, you'll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don't you forget it- whenever a white man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash.” Atticus takes the role of a teacher. Teaching Scout about the realities of life and how we should treat each other and show empathy for the blackman. Lee shows how one's perception of others is often changed as they discover the prejudices of society. Through the use of emotive language in “Don't say nigger, Scout. That's common.”, Atticus tries to tell Scout that it’s not respectful to call a coloured person a nigger even though this derogatory word would have been used regularly in maycomb. Atticus gives scout the necessary information to allow her to create her own set of morals for which she can live by. Harper Lee's use of paradox in “Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Lee uses Atticus as a guiding father who teaches scout how the truth that no all misguided assumptions are correct and that not everyone is who they