Ms Maudey Quotes In To Kill A Mockingbird

10. Ms Maudy is a courageous character in the novel. She seems to get along well with everyone in town, especially the children. She is very respectful towards Jem and Scout. Second, Atticus keeps his mind open and is loyal to what is right. He is courageous and does gets things done bravely even though he knows they won’t result in what he hopes to. Even though, he still finds a way to do the right thing and teach his children to not have prejudice towards others.

8. Scout is stereotyped as a little girl, so she’s expected to behave in that age and gender. However, Scout breaks through these expectations as she wears overalls (which are seen as not feminine) and likes to play the “rough” games that Jem and Dill are playing. Even in games, she is sometimes denied because she is underestimated because of her gender. Also, she is able to understand some concepts that she isn’t expected to understand. She is put back with phrases like “You’re too young to understand” and “You’ll understand when you’re older”. However, with the experiences she has been exposed to, she has been able to develop and change to an open mind.

Calpurnia and Atticus are characters who behave like other people expect them to behave. First, Calpurnia code switches when she goes to church. She says she has to do this because then other will think she is “better” or “too good” for them in a derogatory way. She is expected to behave a certain way to be able to “fit in” and blend among others. Also, when Atticus is speaking to the jurors, he makes himself comfortable to get on the level of others. He expects others to listen to him carefully and more relatably if he is “on the same level” as