Introduction The sort of prejudice that goes on in Maycomb can be poison to an innocent child. Growing up in this sort of atmosphere can lead to a child having a, what society today would consider racist outlook on things. The story is set in a town within the American South where blacks and whites are pitted against each other. The blacks coward in the shadows amidst a corrupt local government that is managed by whites. There is no sign that this will change. By the end of the novel, Scout gained a better knowledge about the world around her, through lessons and exposure to the court as well as ethical dilemmas.
Body “B”
In the very beginning, Scout shows childish traits. “I leaped off the steps and ran down the catwalk. It was easy to collar …show more content…
“I wants to know why you bringn’ White chillum to nigger church.” (12.158) Lula approaches Calpurnia and the kids before church began. The confrontation didn’t seem to bother Jem or Scout much. This situation would be like a reasonable Black person being singled out by a not so reasonable White person. But in this case the roles were reversed This might have been a good simulation for Jem and Scout to see what a Black person deals with on a regular basis. “It ain’t fair Atticus,” said Jem. Jem is in disbelief that Tom and Atticus lost the trial. Jem had faith that the jury would make the right decision. Even a 12 year old can see Tom Robinson’s innocence and realizes that Blacks can’t win in a place like Maycomb. “Cry about the simple hell people give other people- without even thinking. Cry about the hell White people give colored folks, without even stopping to think that they’re people, too.” (20.269) Sitting outside of the courthouse, the kids converse with Dolphus Raymond. He’s an outcast by White society because he has children with a Black woman. He expresses his feelings on race relations. Raymond is a spectacle to Scout. She finds him sinful, but at the same time very interesting because he is a White and lives amongst Blacks. Jem and Scout don’t compare on a social mindset to the brainwashed White children of …show more content…
“One of them stepped from the crowd. It was Zeebo, the garbage collector “Mister Jem,” he said, “we’re mighty glad to have you all here. Don’t pay no ‘tension to Lula she’s contentious because Reverend Sykes threatened to church her. She’s a troublemaker from way back, got fancy ideas an’ haughty ways- we’re mighty glad to have you all.” (12.159) Jem and Scout were reassured of their welcome after being harassed by Lula. Zeebo made sure to welcome the Finch children into the First Purchase church on assumptions that this is because Atticus is fighting for Tom Robinson’s freedom. “Calpurnia said, “This was ‘round the back steps when I got here this morning. They- they ‘preciate what you did, Mr. Finch. They- they aren’t oversteppin’ themselves, are they?” (22.268)The black community of Maycomb is humble in defeat. They probably realized that it would be impossible for Tom Robinson to win against an all-white jury. They gave many gifts to the Finch family in thanks for his help not only for Tom, but blacks as a whole. “I looked around. They were standing. All around us and on the balcony on the opposite wall, the Negroes were getting to their feet.” (21.283) After Tom Robinson is found guilty, the court session ends and Atticus leaves the courtroom in defeat. While all of the whites on the floor below stay seated, the blacks in the balcony stand as Atticus leaves as a
Body “B”
In the very beginning, Scout shows childish traits. “I leaped off the steps and ran down the catwalk. It was easy to collar …show more content…
“I wants to know why you bringn’ White chillum to nigger church.” (12.158) Lula approaches Calpurnia and the kids before church began. The confrontation didn’t seem to bother Jem or Scout much. This situation would be like a reasonable Black person being singled out by a not so reasonable White person. But in this case the roles were reversed This might have been a good simulation for Jem and Scout to see what a Black person deals with on a regular basis. “It ain’t fair Atticus,” said Jem. Jem is in disbelief that Tom and Atticus lost the trial. Jem had faith that the jury would make the right decision. Even a 12 year old can see Tom Robinson’s innocence and realizes that Blacks can’t win in a place like Maycomb. “Cry about the simple hell people give other people- without even thinking. Cry about the hell White people give colored folks, without even stopping to think that they’re people, too.” (20.269) Sitting outside of the courthouse, the kids converse with Dolphus Raymond. He’s an outcast by White society because he has children with a Black woman. He expresses his feelings on race relations. Raymond is a spectacle to Scout. She finds him sinful, but at the same time very interesting because he is a White and lives amongst Blacks. Jem and Scout don’t compare on a social mindset to the brainwashed White children of …show more content…
“One of them stepped from the crowd. It was Zeebo, the garbage collector “Mister Jem,” he said, “we’re mighty glad to have you all here. Don’t pay no ‘tension to Lula she’s contentious because Reverend Sykes threatened to church her. She’s a troublemaker from way back, got fancy ideas an’ haughty ways- we’re mighty glad to have you all.” (12.159) Jem and Scout were reassured of their welcome after being harassed by Lula. Zeebo made sure to welcome the Finch children into the First Purchase church on assumptions that this is because Atticus is fighting for Tom Robinson’s freedom. “Calpurnia said, “This was ‘round the back steps when I got here this morning. They- they ‘preciate what you did, Mr. Finch. They- they aren’t oversteppin’ themselves, are they?” (22.268)The black community of Maycomb is humble in defeat. They probably realized that it would be impossible for Tom Robinson to win against an all-white jury. They gave many gifts to the Finch family in thanks for his help not only for Tom, but blacks as a whole. “I looked around. They were standing. All around us and on the balcony on the opposite wall, the Negroes were getting to their feet.” (21.283) After Tom Robinson is found guilty, the court session ends and Atticus leaves the courtroom in defeat. While all of the whites on the floor below stay seated, the blacks in the balcony stand as Atticus leaves as a