Discrimination is a prominent subject throughout the story as well as in today's world. Sadly, racism and stereotypes are still ongoing events, but in a different genre. A good example is the African American community. In the 1900’s it was more about rules discriminating against African Americans. In today's world, everything is about how aggressive or suspicious that young, black adult looks. Each category of racism lacks the respect and justice they deserve. Just like the modern day, Maycomb needs to find the dignity to respect others. The dysfunctional town goes through many instances ranging from trust and courage to standing up for what is right. Through the narration of young Scout, readers are bound to understand discrimination against
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Jem’s discrimination against Scout is obvious throughout the novel. Jem often degrades Scout by calling her a girl. The sequence of events starts with Jem, Scout, and Dill recklessly getting rolled in a tire, somewhat of a game. After Jem pushes Scout, the tire evidently rolls into the Radley’s yard. While Scout was being naive, Jem was in a state of anxiety. He was trying to escape. When the children finally left, Jem directs a suggestive quote to Scout: “I swear, Scout, sometimes you act so much like a girl it’s mortifyin’” (Lee 50). Because of Jem, Scout is under the impression that being a woman is not good enough or frail. Jem’s lack of experience shows this statement does not reflect his actual feelings and should not be taken literally. He is endorsing what he hears within his surrounding environment. As Jem matures, he starts understanding adult situations. Jem’s growth throughout the novel is significant because of these early derogatory statements. “In To Kill A Mockingbird, Jem has significantly grown from a childish, playful boy, to being a more calm, composed and mature resemblance to his father. Harper Lee has incorporated the theme of maturity in the novel through the development of Jem” (Essayforum). Jem has misinterpreted that being called a girl was something lesser than a man and something to frown upon, while being gentlemen is something to be proud of and considered …show more content…
Maycomb’s shining point in Harper Lee's plot is the Tom Robinson case. While Harper Lee quickly forces us to root for Atticus and Tom, we learn that Tom Robinson has already lost the case purely because of his skin color. Tom Robinson is an African-American. Maycomb recognizes that Atticus is unique and assigns him to take on this case because he is the only citizen in Maycomb that would support Tom fairley. Since their father is involved, Jem and Scout instantly begin to be curious. They wonder why Atticus would agree to such an event. The children later understand that Atticus is doing the right thing and must stand up for what is right. Atticus tells the children, “In our courts when it's a white man's world against a black man’s, the white man always wins” (Lee, 250). Furthermore, Atticus exclaims to the children that racism prevails within their county. “ We can conclude that Atticus shows disgust with white people taking advantage of black people's ignorance” (Felty, 300). The aged book lets us know that Maycomb's citizens do not feel good about responding to other people's differences. As we do today, Maycomb does not take action in up and coming problems such a
Jem’s discrimination against Scout is obvious throughout the novel. Jem often degrades Scout by calling her a girl. The sequence of events starts with Jem, Scout, and Dill recklessly getting rolled in a tire, somewhat of a game. After Jem pushes Scout, the tire evidently rolls into the Radley’s yard. While Scout was being naive, Jem was in a state of anxiety. He was trying to escape. When the children finally left, Jem directs a suggestive quote to Scout: “I swear, Scout, sometimes you act so much like a girl it’s mortifyin’” (Lee 50). Because of Jem, Scout is under the impression that being a woman is not good enough or frail. Jem’s lack of experience shows this statement does not reflect his actual feelings and should not be taken literally. He is endorsing what he hears within his surrounding environment. As Jem matures, he starts understanding adult situations. Jem’s growth throughout the novel is significant because of these early derogatory statements. “In To Kill A Mockingbird, Jem has significantly grown from a childish, playful boy, to being a more calm, composed and mature resemblance to his father. Harper Lee has incorporated the theme of maturity in the novel through the development of Jem” (Essayforum). Jem has misinterpreted that being called a girl was something lesser than a man and something to frown upon, while being gentlemen is something to be proud of and considered …show more content…
Maycomb’s shining point in Harper Lee's plot is the Tom Robinson case. While Harper Lee quickly forces us to root for Atticus and Tom, we learn that Tom Robinson has already lost the case purely because of his skin color. Tom Robinson is an African-American. Maycomb recognizes that Atticus is unique and assigns him to take on this case because he is the only citizen in Maycomb that would support Tom fairley. Since their father is involved, Jem and Scout instantly begin to be curious. They wonder why Atticus would agree to such an event. The children later understand that Atticus is doing the right thing and must stand up for what is right. Atticus tells the children, “In our courts when it's a white man's world against a black man’s, the white man always wins” (Lee, 250). Furthermore, Atticus exclaims to the children that racism prevails within their county. “ We can conclude that Atticus shows disgust with white people taking advantage of black people's ignorance” (Felty, 300). The aged book lets us know that Maycomb's citizens do not feel good about responding to other people's differences. As we do today, Maycomb does not take action in up and coming problems such a