In the novels, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee and The Help, by Kathryn Stockett, they gave us an insight on an imbalance of two communities, leaving one in the dust along with poverty, and the other in the higher class. As a result of this, the African American community was left helpless and was treated unfairly, being unable to have the same rights and equity. The “normal” of society who all followed each other like sheep, believed a ridiculous fantasy altogether and immensely despised black people. Although colored people were looked upon much lower than white people, they still had morals. Instead of using violence, they used words, a more influential and stronger alternative to change others’ perceptions. With their courage and bravery,
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By delivering a strong message to others, it gives a greater effect on the way people perceive the world differently. In To Kill a Mockingbird, when Scout was questioning about staying home and never going to school again because of Miss Caroline’s attitude towards Jean Louise, Atticus replied, saying that this little trick would help Scout get along with many people, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view—until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (Lee 30) Scout very well understood the message her dad relayed, and has used his technique in many situations, such as stepping into the perspective of Boo Radley at his porch near the end of the novel, the black community and the trial of Tom Robinson and many others. Because of Atticus’ great words, he convinced his daughter to analyze the world differently, in someone else’s point of view to understand the world. Similarly, The Help has many aspects in which are alike. For example, the book written by Skeeter with the contribution of colored maids named, the “Help”, was established in order for the world to take on the perspective of coloured maids who worked for white households. For the most part, it generally delivered a positive impact to the city of Jackson and for the country of …show more content…
As a result, one sole person can sometimes not have the bravery to admit something, so they often follow a larger majority like a herd, altogether believing one big lie. This drives society into a devastating calamity which is one of the biggest reasons why racism started. In To Kill a Mockingbird, When Jem and Scout talk to Atticus about on how he is wrong defending a black man, he says, “before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” (Lee 105) Atticus says that the others who think that defending a coloured man is wrong, are wrong themselves. Furthermore, he states that a person’s moral sense is something that cannot be altered by others. A big group or mass of people have many individuals inside of it who do not respect their own opinions and values and are often scared of their own judgment. However, in The Help, Elizabeth who has blindly succumbed under the hands of Hilly blatantly agrees with everything Hilly says. In Aibileen’s perspective, Hilly and Elizabeth say, “‘She needs to learn that she can’t carry on this way. I mean, around us it’s one thing, but around some other people, she’s going to get in big trouble.’ ‘It’s true. There are some racists in this town,’ Miss Leefolt say. Miss Hilly nod her head, ‘Oh, they’re out there.’” (Stockett 343) Miss Leefolt and Miss Hilly are obtuse
By delivering a strong message to others, it gives a greater effect on the way people perceive the world differently. In To Kill a Mockingbird, when Scout was questioning about staying home and never going to school again because of Miss Caroline’s attitude towards Jean Louise, Atticus replied, saying that this little trick would help Scout get along with many people, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view—until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (Lee 30) Scout very well understood the message her dad relayed, and has used his technique in many situations, such as stepping into the perspective of Boo Radley at his porch near the end of the novel, the black community and the trial of Tom Robinson and many others. Because of Atticus’ great words, he convinced his daughter to analyze the world differently, in someone else’s point of view to understand the world. Similarly, The Help has many aspects in which are alike. For example, the book written by Skeeter with the contribution of colored maids named, the “Help”, was established in order for the world to take on the perspective of coloured maids who worked for white households. For the most part, it generally delivered a positive impact to the city of Jackson and for the country of …show more content…
As a result, one sole person can sometimes not have the bravery to admit something, so they often follow a larger majority like a herd, altogether believing one big lie. This drives society into a devastating calamity which is one of the biggest reasons why racism started. In To Kill a Mockingbird, When Jem and Scout talk to Atticus about on how he is wrong defending a black man, he says, “before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” (Lee 105) Atticus says that the others who think that defending a coloured man is wrong, are wrong themselves. Furthermore, he states that a person’s moral sense is something that cannot be altered by others. A big group or mass of people have many individuals inside of it who do not respect their own opinions and values and are often scared of their own judgment. However, in The Help, Elizabeth who has blindly succumbed under the hands of Hilly blatantly agrees with everything Hilly says. In Aibileen’s perspective, Hilly and Elizabeth say, “‘She needs to learn that she can’t carry on this way. I mean, around us it’s one thing, but around some other people, she’s going to get in big trouble.’ ‘It’s true. There are some racists in this town,’ Miss Leefolt say. Miss Hilly nod her head, ‘Oh, they’re out there.’” (Stockett 343) Miss Leefolt and Miss Hilly are obtuse