In the YouTube video “Are you Racist?” No Isn’t A Good Enough Answer” by Marlon James the terms anti-racist and non-racist are used. Non-racist is someone who thinks racism is wrong, but does nothing to help make the world a more equal place. An anti-racist is a person who publicly speaks about how they think racism is wrong. In To Kill a Mockingbird there are many racists in the story, but there are a few characters who are anti and non-racists, like Atticus Finch and Mr.Link Deas. Atticus Finch is an anti-racist because he defended Tom Robinson against a white man, Bob Ewell and he taught Jem and Scout to be non-racist. Mr Link Deas is a non-racist because he stood up for Helen Robinson and spoke in the defense of Tom Robinson.
First, Atticus is an anti-racist because he defended Tom Robinson. Tom …show more content…
The Finch’s live with negro help, Calpurnia. The Finch children being around a black person everyday teaches them not to treat colored people any differently than white people. Also during the trial, both Jem and Scout wonder why doesn’t the jury believe Tom Robinson’s side of the story. Both Jem and Scout have a lot sympathy for Tom. Jem even cries after the jury reads the verdict of Tom being indicted. From these actions of Jem and Scout, I know that Atticus must be an anti-racist.
While Atticus is an anti-racist, Mr.Link Deas is a non-racist. Mr.Link Deas speaks for Tom, and gives Helen Robinson, Tom’s widow, a job, but he does not stand against racism. For an example he tells Atticus he has “everything to lose” from defending Tom. Mr.Link Deas goes with the status quo. Mr.Link Deas was Tom Robinson’s white employer of eight years. During the trial Mr.Link Deas yells out “That boy's worked for me eight years an' I ain't had a speck o'trouble outa him. Not a speck." He defends Tom because he knows he is a good man or “boy” as he states but does not stand up for all
First, Atticus is an anti-racist because he defended Tom Robinson. Tom …show more content…
The Finch’s live with negro help, Calpurnia. The Finch children being around a black person everyday teaches them not to treat colored people any differently than white people. Also during the trial, both Jem and Scout wonder why doesn’t the jury believe Tom Robinson’s side of the story. Both Jem and Scout have a lot sympathy for Tom. Jem even cries after the jury reads the verdict of Tom being indicted. From these actions of Jem and Scout, I know that Atticus must be an anti-racist.
While Atticus is an anti-racist, Mr.Link Deas is a non-racist. Mr.Link Deas speaks for Tom, and gives Helen Robinson, Tom’s widow, a job, but he does not stand against racism. For an example he tells Atticus he has “everything to lose” from defending Tom. Mr.Link Deas goes with the status quo. Mr.Link Deas was Tom Robinson’s white employer of eight years. During the trial Mr.Link Deas yells out “That boy's worked for me eight years an' I ain't had a speck o'trouble outa him. Not a speck." He defends Tom because he knows he is a good man or “boy” as he states but does not stand up for all