Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character”. This quote is saying that one shouldn’t base a person off of the colour of their skin, but should base one off of their actions. In today’s society, men, women and children experience racism in their lives either as victims themselves or being guilty of saying racist comments towards others due to differences between them. Racism is defined as: “prejudice, discrimination or antagonism directed towards someone of a different race, based on the belief that one’s race is superior.” Racism is often determined by the way we interpret and treat others. We all have judged people based on their looks,
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Racism is one theme which is hugely illustrated in "To Kill a Mockingbird". Harper Lee has been very successful in being able to trigger the thought of racism. The most unique and significant approach the author uses to reveal racism is telling the story from the point of view of a child. This helps her to bring out this important theme as she shows Scout is in a learning process to tell the difference between right and wrong. Racial prejudice was strong in the U.S.A even after slavery had been abolished. “Blacks” were still considered as slaves to whites. Rather than slavery ending and causing harmony between whites and blacks, it had aggravated the segregation between them. The novel “To kill a mockingbird” represents the theme of racism as racism is demonstrated through Mr. Cunningham’s, Mr. Ewell’s, Mr. Dolpus’s and the jury’s decision throughout the novel. The theme of racism is portrayed by Atticus defending Tom Robinson and Calpurnia taking Scout and Jem to a church containing all colored …show more content…
In this way, they are portrayed as 'heroes'. Despite some arguments over just how realistic this view was, this was Harper Lee's intention as to what we are meant to think of the black community. An obvious instance of racism in the novel can be seen with Calpurnia. As the Finches are white, Calpurnia is “black”, showing that “black” people are a low class of society. Calpurnia, Scout and Jem head over to a church, where there are only “black” people. Later, Scout decides to go to Calpurnia’s house, however, her aunt forbids her to do so because her aunt believes that “black” people are bad. In the novel “To kill a mockingbird”, Scout and Jem are looked after by Calpurnia. Although Scout shares differences with Calpurnia, the woman serves as a motherly figure to the kids. Calpurnia is also respected and regarded by Atticus. The only thing separating the “black” and “white” community is the style of talking. When Scout and Jem attend Calpurnia’s church, as Scout notices that Calpurnia adopts a different tone of speech when she talks to her other “black” friends. “Calpurnia lead a double modest life … command of two languages.” (pg. 167) Although Scout and Jem had the idea that Calpurnia can speak two different languages, Scout respects Calpurnia for mastering both
Racism is one theme which is hugely illustrated in "To Kill a Mockingbird". Harper Lee has been very successful in being able to trigger the thought of racism. The most unique and significant approach the author uses to reveal racism is telling the story from the point of view of a child. This helps her to bring out this important theme as she shows Scout is in a learning process to tell the difference between right and wrong. Racial prejudice was strong in the U.S.A even after slavery had been abolished. “Blacks” were still considered as slaves to whites. Rather than slavery ending and causing harmony between whites and blacks, it had aggravated the segregation between them. The novel “To kill a mockingbird” represents the theme of racism as racism is demonstrated through Mr. Cunningham’s, Mr. Ewell’s, Mr. Dolpus’s and the jury’s decision throughout the novel. The theme of racism is portrayed by Atticus defending Tom Robinson and Calpurnia taking Scout and Jem to a church containing all colored …show more content…
In this way, they are portrayed as 'heroes'. Despite some arguments over just how realistic this view was, this was Harper Lee's intention as to what we are meant to think of the black community. An obvious instance of racism in the novel can be seen with Calpurnia. As the Finches are white, Calpurnia is “black”, showing that “black” people are a low class of society. Calpurnia, Scout and Jem head over to a church, where there are only “black” people. Later, Scout decides to go to Calpurnia’s house, however, her aunt forbids her to do so because her aunt believes that “black” people are bad. In the novel “To kill a mockingbird”, Scout and Jem are looked after by Calpurnia. Although Scout shares differences with Calpurnia, the woman serves as a motherly figure to the kids. Calpurnia is also respected and regarded by Atticus. The only thing separating the “black” and “white” community is the style of talking. When Scout and Jem attend Calpurnia’s church, as Scout notices that Calpurnia adopts a different tone of speech when she talks to her other “black” friends. “Calpurnia lead a double modest life … command of two languages.” (pg. 167) Although Scout and Jem had the idea that Calpurnia can speak two different languages, Scout respects Calpurnia for mastering both