Harper Lee uses grammar in To Kill a Mockingbird that reflects the dialect they would use. Lee does this to help the reader gain an understanding of the character as well as having an impact that otherwise would be lacking with proper grammar. Lee helps the reader comprehend the character on a more personal and realistic level. An example that Lee uses is, “‘why do you talk nigger-talk to the- to your folks when you know it’s not right?’ ‘Well in the first place I’m black’” (Lee 167). This quote creates an idea of how Calpurnia wants to fit in with whoever she is with. “’Ask Atticus he’ll tell you.’ ‘Of course I do. Don’t say nigger, scout. That’s common’” (Lee 99). This is an example of how Atticus is well educated and approachable. It is
