Examples Of Reality In To Kill A Mockingbird

Ever been inside a fun house full of mirrors? While one is aware that they are looking into those mirrors, the outcome tends to be a very disoriented version of one’s real self. Illusions such as this are everywhere we look, and they severely affect one’s perspective on reality. The majority of the time, one does not notice these mirages at first glance. A great example of literature that shows this matter is To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee. Despite being surrounded in a world where illusions are highly common, it is not until one meets people like Tom Robinson, Dolphus Raymond, and Boo Radley that they realize just how much an illusion can cloud the authenticity of reality. Firstly, Tom Robinson is a character that shows both Scout and the reader that not everyone appears as they seem. In the beginning of the second part of the novel, we learn about Tom Robinson’s trial and his accusation of raping Mayella Ewell. Up until the trial, Tom is portrayed as an evil black man who wrongfully takes advantage of a young white lady. Surprisingly, this does not shock the people of Maycomb as they firmly believe that the black community will always do wrong. However, when the trial finally starts, Scout learns a crucial piece of information that shatters her world. Tom Robinson looks …show more content…
Just like a mockingbird, who deludes others by mimicking their songs, the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird may appear to be one way, but in reality are often innocent beings who are victims of prejudice. It is really hard to separate an illusion from the truth, but once it is done, it will help one to grow as an individual and understand that being prejudiced and stereotyping people is not fair to anyone. A room full of fun house mirror, can one truly discern the reality from illusion at first