In To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee presents many idealistic beliefs, which affect the way the Finch family lives. The idealistic beliefs that affect the Finch family the most, are the way Jem and Scout were raised versus the traditional upbringing. Something that goes hand in hand with how a person is raised, is the role of females; out of the entire Finch family, Scout receives the most criticism. Another problem quite present are the rules on racial equality which tend to be very strict. With many of the people in Maycomb County sharing these cookie cutter beliefs it makes life much harder for the Finch family.
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In the beginning of this work, women of Maycomb County are described as "soft teacakes with frostings of sweat and sweet talcum" objectifying them.(6) It is objectifying them, describing them as a treat, or a decoration, that should be sitting pretty. Scout is frequently seen receiving criticism for wearing overalls, being told that she is to be wearing dresses. Scout receives a talking to from Mrs.Dubose for wearing overalls. Mrs.Dubose points a finger at Scout, and asks her what she is doing in overalls, and tells Scout that she "should be in a dress and camisole," and that if she kept it up Scout will "grow up waiting on tables" if she does not change she will be "waiting on tables at the O.K. Cafe".(135) Mrs.Lafayette Dubose shares similar opinions with Scout’s Aunt Alexandra. Aunt Alexandra tells Scout that she "could not possibly hope to be a lady" if she wore breeches; and when Scout said that she could not do anything in a dress, Aunt Alexandra said that she "shouldn’t be doing anything that required pants" Aunt Alexandra visioned scout "playing with small stoves" "and wearing the Add-A-Pearl necklace" her Aunt gave her. (108) She was told that she "should be a ray of sunshine in her Father’s lonely life". People keep trying to change how Scout acts, and try to force the beliefs upon Scout. …show more content…
The Finch family faces a lot of backlash for Atticus defending Tom Robinson. After Scout has matured and promised Atticus not to fight, she was approached by Cecil Jacobs. Cecil Jacobs announced to the whole schoolyard that "Scout Finch’s daddy defended niggers".(99) When Scout asks her Father about it later that evening he tells her that he does, and that she should not repeat any foul language heard. Scout asked for further explanation, and Atticus talks about how Tom Robinson’s family was a friend of Calpurnia’s, and how the whole town is saying that he shouldn’t do much about it. Scout asks if they would win the case. Atticus says no, the reason being simply leading back to the fact that Tom Robinson was black. When Calpurnia calls for everyone in Maycomb to be alerted about the mad dog. Miss Eula May does not believe her at first, for two reasons: She is black, and no one has ever heard of mad dog in february. Later running onto the street to alert the neighbors. One house, in particular, refuses to acknowledge her warning, simply for the fact that she does not go around back like expected. This racial separation affects the Finch’s because you see them receive a lot of criticism. They are called trash and are frequently told that they were ruining the family
In this work many people criticise the Finch family for the way Jem and …show more content…
In the beginning of this work, women of Maycomb County are described as "soft teacakes with frostings of sweat and sweet talcum" objectifying them.(6) It is objectifying them, describing them as a treat, or a decoration, that should be sitting pretty. Scout is frequently seen receiving criticism for wearing overalls, being told that she is to be wearing dresses. Scout receives a talking to from Mrs.Dubose for wearing overalls. Mrs.Dubose points a finger at Scout, and asks her what she is doing in overalls, and tells Scout that she "should be in a dress and camisole," and that if she kept it up Scout will "grow up waiting on tables" if she does not change she will be "waiting on tables at the O.K. Cafe".(135) Mrs.Lafayette Dubose shares similar opinions with Scout’s Aunt Alexandra. Aunt Alexandra tells Scout that she "could not possibly hope to be a lady" if she wore breeches; and when Scout said that she could not do anything in a dress, Aunt Alexandra said that she "shouldn’t be doing anything that required pants" Aunt Alexandra visioned scout "playing with small stoves" "and wearing the Add-A-Pearl necklace" her Aunt gave her. (108) She was told that she "should be a ray of sunshine in her Father’s lonely life". People keep trying to change how Scout acts, and try to force the beliefs upon Scout. …show more content…
The Finch family faces a lot of backlash for Atticus defending Tom Robinson. After Scout has matured and promised Atticus not to fight, she was approached by Cecil Jacobs. Cecil Jacobs announced to the whole schoolyard that "Scout Finch’s daddy defended niggers".(99) When Scout asks her Father about it later that evening he tells her that he does, and that she should not repeat any foul language heard. Scout asked for further explanation, and Atticus talks about how Tom Robinson’s family was a friend of Calpurnia’s, and how the whole town is saying that he shouldn’t do much about it. Scout asks if they would win the case. Atticus says no, the reason being simply leading back to the fact that Tom Robinson was black. When Calpurnia calls for everyone in Maycomb to be alerted about the mad dog. Miss Eula May does not believe her at first, for two reasons: She is black, and no one has ever heard of mad dog in february. Later running onto the street to alert the neighbors. One house, in particular, refuses to acknowledge her warning, simply for the fact that she does not go around back like expected. This racial separation affects the Finch’s because you see them receive a lot of criticism. They are called trash and are frequently told that they were ruining the family