“Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don’t eat up people’s gardens, don’t nest in corncribs, they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”(pp. 90) The book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is one of the most inspiring books in our generation that teaches us many lessons about different topics. Racism is one of the main problems that conflicts the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. African Americans are treated poorly solely on the fact that their skin is a different color. It takes a large amount of courage to help protect and defend these African Americans because of the consequences that follow, but the actions of the Finch family reveal that social inequality can be changed by support from others.
Jean Louise (Scout) Finch supports African Americans by supporting Atticus. “ I drew a bead on him, remembered what Atticus said and walked away, ‘Scout’s a coward!’ ringing in my ears. It was the first time I ever walked away from a fight. Somehow, if I fought Cecil I would let Atticus down… I could take being called a coward for him.”(pp76-77) This shows how Scout gets bullied for her father because he was defending Tom Robinson. She is called a wide range of names that are hurtful to people during that time. However, Scout keeps a brave face and walks …show more content…
the rest of the town folks. Today, social inequality between race is still a problem, and African Americans still face racism and stereotypes. Most people assume all African Americans are dangerous and harmful just because they have darker skin. However, there have been changes over time. Now, there are organizations and law that have been formed to work against racial inequality and discrimination. Harper Lee’s book help us relate to the problems we face now to the problems in her
Jean Louise (Scout) Finch supports African Americans by supporting Atticus. “ I drew a bead on him, remembered what Atticus said and walked away, ‘Scout’s a coward!’ ringing in my ears. It was the first time I ever walked away from a fight. Somehow, if I fought Cecil I would let Atticus down… I could take being called a coward for him.”(pp76-77) This shows how Scout gets bullied for her father because he was defending Tom Robinson. She is called a wide range of names that are hurtful to people during that time. However, Scout keeps a brave face and walks …show more content…
the rest of the town folks. Today, social inequality between race is still a problem, and African Americans still face racism and stereotypes. Most people assume all African Americans are dangerous and harmful just because they have darker skin. However, there have been changes over time. Now, there are organizations and law that have been formed to work against racial inequality and discrimination. Harper Lee’s book help us relate to the problems we face now to the problems in her