Tristan Hanna
Mrs.Jenkins
English 1
21 February 2017
Title of Your Report
One example is Mrs. Dubose's comments to Scout and Jem as they pass her porch. She is obviously unhappy that Atticus has chosen to defend Tom Robinson, and shows her racism when she says things like "Your father's no better than the niggers and trash he works for!" She is demonstrating her racism in her commentary, and her attitude towards Atticus. She also obviously thinks that black people rank in the same category as "trash."
Another example is when the group of angry men congregate outside of the jail to do harm to Tom Robinson. They want to take him out, hurt him, or possibly worse, simply for being black. Then, there is the delightful Mrs. Merriweather and …show more content…
He, as a white man, thinks that he is better than her, so he bugs her and scares her, and thinks that he has the right to do so. Also, consider Adolphus Raymond, a white man who chooses to live with a black woman. He is the scandal of the town, and must carry around fake liquor in order for people to think that he is drunk, and thus excuse his "crazy" behavior. The town's racism comes into play as they refuse to accept that a man in his right mind would choose to spend time with a black …show more content…
Tom Robinson is accused of raping a young white woman named Mayella Ewell. The Ewell family lack education and money, representing the lower class. As the oldest child, Mayella becomes a mother figure for her younger siblings. In addition, the novel implies that Mayella is involved in an incestuous relationship with her father. While Atticus represents justice and morality, Bob Ewell represents ignorance and racial prejudice. After all, Bob Ewell’s full name is Robert E. Lee Ewell, named after the general who commanded the Confederate army. The name plays a significant role considering the Confederate army represented southern slave states and their right to expand slavery, thereby reinforcing Bob Ewell’s
Mrs.Jenkins
English 1
21 February 2017
Title of Your Report
One example is Mrs. Dubose's comments to Scout and Jem as they pass her porch. She is obviously unhappy that Atticus has chosen to defend Tom Robinson, and shows her racism when she says things like "Your father's no better than the niggers and trash he works for!" She is demonstrating her racism in her commentary, and her attitude towards Atticus. She also obviously thinks that black people rank in the same category as "trash."
Another example is when the group of angry men congregate outside of the jail to do harm to Tom Robinson. They want to take him out, hurt him, or possibly worse, simply for being black. Then, there is the delightful Mrs. Merriweather and …show more content…
He, as a white man, thinks that he is better than her, so he bugs her and scares her, and thinks that he has the right to do so. Also, consider Adolphus Raymond, a white man who chooses to live with a black woman. He is the scandal of the town, and must carry around fake liquor in order for people to think that he is drunk, and thus excuse his "crazy" behavior. The town's racism comes into play as they refuse to accept that a man in his right mind would choose to spend time with a black …show more content…
Tom Robinson is accused of raping a young white woman named Mayella Ewell. The Ewell family lack education and money, representing the lower class. As the oldest child, Mayella becomes a mother figure for her younger siblings. In addition, the novel implies that Mayella is involved in an incestuous relationship with her father. While Atticus represents justice and morality, Bob Ewell represents ignorance and racial prejudice. After all, Bob Ewell’s full name is Robert E. Lee Ewell, named after the general who commanded the Confederate army. The name plays a significant role considering the Confederate army represented southern slave states and their right to expand slavery, thereby reinforcing Bob Ewell’s