Although appearance is one of the most influential aspects of today’s society, it’s always important to know the truth behind an attractive facade. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee highlights how society’s superficial ways alter one’s opinion on what is true, and just because they see something one way, the reality of the situation could be completely different. For example, in 12 Angry Men the jurors see the case in one light, but by the end they realize that their predictions couldn’t be further from the truth. These two pieces of literature prove that the appearance of a situation doesn’t always correlate with the reality.
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Scout, however, thought otherwise, “Atticus was feeble: he was nearly fifty. When Jem and I asked why he was so old, he said he got started late, which we reflected upon his abilities and manliness.” (Lee 118). Scout was almost ashamed of her father because she thought he couldn’t do anything like other kid’s dads could, almost like her father wasn’t normal. Jem was also upset that their father couldn’t do as much as younger dads could. Even though they loved their dad, they thought that the only thing he could do was be friendly, and be a lawyer. One afternoon, their entire perspective changed though. When the neighborhood needed him, Atticus was the outstandingly moral guy he always is. He shot the mad dog in front of his children and the rest of the neighborhood. Scout and Jem realized that even though Atticus appeared old and beaten, he was actually a brave man, as well as a great …show more content…
Almost all of the jurors walk into deliberation essencially sure that the man accused was guilty due do the circumstantial evidence and his past of living in the slums and knife fighting. However, Juror 8 proves all of the given evidence wrong within 3 hours. The baliffs were even talking about how this case had an easy verdict, “Clerk: The jury will retire. Guard: He doesn’t stand a chance.” (Sergel 10). But over time and examination the jurors come to the decision that the accused couldn’t of commited the crime, despite previous judgements. If juror 8 wasn’t in the room, the jurors would of probably sent an innocent man to the chair. Luckily juror 8 showed them that they shouldn’t jump to conclusions, but rather take a closer look at things to fully understand them. Image is just that, an image. It is impossible to determine someone’s self worth based on their outer appearance. As both of these texts exemplify, there is more to someone or something than just their appearance. To Kill a Mockingbird and 12 Angry Men perfectly shows how people will usually use society’s prejudices as an easy way to categorize who they really are, even without knowing the full picture. Although, if someone actually put in the effort to really understand someone or something they might realize that their expectations aren’t the complete truth. In fact, the reality
Boo Radley is a perfect example about how someone can be portayed by slander one way, but be completely different …show more content…
Scout, however, thought otherwise, “Atticus was feeble: he was nearly fifty. When Jem and I asked why he was so old, he said he got started late, which we reflected upon his abilities and manliness.” (Lee 118). Scout was almost ashamed of her father because she thought he couldn’t do anything like other kid’s dads could, almost like her father wasn’t normal. Jem was also upset that their father couldn’t do as much as younger dads could. Even though they loved their dad, they thought that the only thing he could do was be friendly, and be a lawyer. One afternoon, their entire perspective changed though. When the neighborhood needed him, Atticus was the outstandingly moral guy he always is. He shot the mad dog in front of his children and the rest of the neighborhood. Scout and Jem realized that even though Atticus appeared old and beaten, he was actually a brave man, as well as a great …show more content…
Almost all of the jurors walk into deliberation essencially sure that the man accused was guilty due do the circumstantial evidence and his past of living in the slums and knife fighting. However, Juror 8 proves all of the given evidence wrong within 3 hours. The baliffs were even talking about how this case had an easy verdict, “Clerk: The jury will retire. Guard: He doesn’t stand a chance.” (Sergel 10). But over time and examination the jurors come to the decision that the accused couldn’t of commited the crime, despite previous judgements. If juror 8 wasn’t in the room, the jurors would of probably sent an innocent man to the chair. Luckily juror 8 showed them that they shouldn’t jump to conclusions, but rather take a closer look at things to fully understand them. Image is just that, an image. It is impossible to determine someone’s self worth based on their outer appearance. As both of these texts exemplify, there is more to someone or something than just their appearance. To Kill a Mockingbird and 12 Angry Men perfectly shows how people will usually use society’s prejudices as an easy way to categorize who they really are, even without knowing the full picture. Although, if someone actually put in the effort to really understand someone or something they might realize that their expectations aren’t the complete truth. In fact, the reality