Judgment, influence, corruption. Three killers of mores and values that a society can bring to the table. Atticus Finch realizes this, so he keeps his own opinions and morals with him, and hopes to pass that theory along to his kids. This novel is based on a town in Alabama during the 1930s, a time where being racist was “the norm”. Slavery was abolished after the civil war, but the feelings of where black people stand to southerners was still there. There was a great division between white and black people, from separate bathrooms and restaurants, to even separate churches and schools.
Many parents (of white ethnicity) taught their children how to be racist and have these opinions, because they thought it was right. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee portrays the character of Atticus to reveal that one can hold on to their social mores and values, even when they can fall under the pressure of being influenced by society.
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Society will have its own voice and views on certain things, but the social mores or values that one may have can be kept through perseverance and blocking out the negativity. Atticus surely did that, as the racist Maycomb County sure let him know what they thought of his involvement with the Tom Robinson case. Peer pressure is one way social mores and values can change, especially with the introduction of media. It seems like people feel they can say whatever they want to say, because they’re behind a screen. For example, when deflate gate was a big thing, many people shared their opinions as to whether or not Brady did anything or not. But the Patriots fanbase, who could just stopped supported their team, still believed that Brady is the G.O.A.T and still cheered for the New England
Many parents (of white ethnicity) taught their children how to be racist and have these opinions, because they thought it was right. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee portrays the character of Atticus to reveal that one can hold on to their social mores and values, even when they can fall under the pressure of being influenced by society.
With Atticus taking on the Tom …show more content…
Society will have its own voice and views on certain things, but the social mores or values that one may have can be kept through perseverance and blocking out the negativity. Atticus surely did that, as the racist Maycomb County sure let him know what they thought of his involvement with the Tom Robinson case. Peer pressure is one way social mores and values can change, especially with the introduction of media. It seems like people feel they can say whatever they want to say, because they’re behind a screen. For example, when deflate gate was a big thing, many people shared their opinions as to whether or not Brady did anything or not. But the Patriots fanbase, who could just stopped supported their team, still believed that Brady is the G.O.A.T and still cheered for the New England