Firstly, one of the main differences that define us is our personality traits. People are told, especially in this society, that we are defined by who we are inside and our actions, which are based on our traits. In To Kill a Mockingbird, some people are honest, like Atticus, and some lie, like Bob Ewell. Polar opposites, they cannot be the same. It’s in their nature that they are who they are, and it is very hard for people to change how they are. They are known for these things, as Bob Ewell is known for being a drunk and disgrace to the town, and Atticus as the honest lawyer who defends every one of his clients to the best of his ability. To say these two are one and the same is completely inaccurate. Also, it seems stereotypes help to shape people and their personalities, making people think they …show more content…
This is one of the most intensely emphasized themes in the book To Kill a Mockingbird. Obviously, people are judged by their skin color in this book. People who have darker skin colors are, even today, treated worse than those with white skin, due to the history of inferiority. This can be seen by how Tom Robinson is treated differently in the trial, being called ‘boy’ multiple times by Mr. Gilmer, such as ‘“Then you say she’s lying, boy?”’ (264) Yet, there are also many other parts of peoples’ appearances that are judged. One of these is the gender stereotypes of boys and girls should dress, however, not everyone abides by these ‘rules.’ This can be shown by how Scout dresses in common ‘boys’ clothes, instead of dresses, which was what a girl was ‘supposed’ to wear. Many times Scout is criticized for this by many of the ladies of Maycomb, especially Aunt Alexandra, of which it is said this: “Aunt Alexandra was fanatical on the subject of my attire.” (108) Scout was being judged by how ‘unladylike’ she is by what she wears, and although it is not fair for her to be defined by this, she
There are major differences in Atticus and Bob Ewell’s parenting styles that affect their children’s lives. Unlike Bob Ewell, Atticus makes a favorable impression on his children as a result of his lessons. To start off, Atticus doesn’t fight. “It was Miss Stephanie's pleasure to tell us: this morning Bob Ewell stopped Atticus on in the post office corner, spat in his face, and told him he’d get him if it took the rest of his life.”
If society was still back in the time when the book took place everyone’s perspectives and personality would be completely different. Back then it was normal
Appearance and stereotypes can make us judge someone, because of something such as skin color. These perspectives can keep people from seeing the consequences and results of their actions. By learning how to open our minds, we can broaden our own perspectives. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee uses conflict and plot to illustrate that judging someone without knowing them can eliminate the opportunity to understand their point of view. Lee shows this through Boo Radley and the theories that people have about him.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel by Harper Lee, Atticus, a well-respected lawyer and father, displays many admirable qualities. Many characters look up to him and respect him greatly because of these qualities. His emotions never get the better of him, and he always has a calm and collected demeanor. No matter how others treat him, he is always kind and pleasant. He loves his children a lot, and raises them to the best of his ability, even though people criticize him for raising them without a woman in the family.
While perusing To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, i’d realized most characters in books are made to be universally identifiable. I soon made the correlation that each character served as a specific archetype. The archetypes in this book, that personally seemed to protrude amongst the rest were, as follows: Bob Ewells, Calpurnia and Dill. Bob Ewells character was clearly meant to be despised by the reader. His nefarious nature sustained a sickening plot for this novel.
The very traits someone possesses as a child shape that child into the adult they will become. In the American classic “To Kill a Mockingbird” by famous author Harper Lee, a very young tomboy named Scout and her brother Jem face trials and challenges that shape their perspective of society. There are several traits they possess and such traits help to shape them along with the challenges. In the classic novel, Harper Lee demonstrates that certain traits such as honesty and courage have a strong influence on the matter of the kind of an adult a child can become.
Scout said, “"Aunt Alexandra was fanatical on the subject of my attire. I could not possibly hope to be a lady if I wore breeches; when I said I could do nothing in a dress, she said I wasn’t supposed to be doing things that required pants. Aunt Alexandra’s vision of my deportment involved playing with small stoves, tea sets, and wearing the Add-A-Pearl necklace she gave me when I was born; furthermore, I should be a ray of sunshine in my father’s lonely life. I suggested that one could be a ray of sunshine in pants just as well, but Aunty said that one had to behave like a sunbeam, that I was born good but had grown progressively worse every year...." (108). This quote illustrates how Scout pushes against gender stereotypes, and this is the root of conflicts between her and Aunt Alexandra.
We live in a society today where judging others is a regular, everyday activity. Many people may blame a significant amount of this issue on the excessive amount of technology we have access too, but this problem has been around for much longer. In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, it shows the ugliness that can come from judging others, but it also teaches two young children, Scout and Jem, to listen to others, so that you can have the opportunity to learn from them. Throughout the story many characters were able to demonstrate this lesson for the kids, but three that were true examples of it were Tom Robinson, Atticus Finch and Boo Radley. With only aiming to stand up for what they believe in and not worrying what everyone
“Aunt Alexandra was fanatical on the subject of my attire… She said I wasn’t supposed to be doing things that required pants.” (Lee 108). Aunt Alexandra believes that since Scout is a
Throughout the book, Atticus resembles a mockingbird. For example, he sees the best in everyone, values everyone's life, and puts himself in others' shoes to
One always seeks to be equal with everyone, no matter who they are, but some people make others feel inferior. When a rich white man compares himself to a poor white man or a white man to a black man and one will assume they’re better. Primarily, the day after the trial Mr. Ewell confronts Atticus and spits in his face, and says, “Too proud to fight, you n~-lovin’ b~” (291)? Atticus could have responded in an impudent manner, but he decided on deserting the situation. This shows even people of the same color treat the other person as if they were an animal.
Mockingbirds In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, killing a mockingbird is considered committing a sin. Two men are considered metaphorical or figurative mockingbirds in the fact that they are considerate to others, but have something that puts them at a disadvantage to other people, these two men are Arthur, Boo, Radley and Tom Robinson. Tom Robinson is at a bigger disadvantage because of how he was born, than what happened to him later in life. Tom has the disadvantage of being African American, in a racist town, and having a rubber like left hand, he was crippled on the left side.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel by Harper Lee about a girl named Scout in a time of racism, there were many important traits that the characters represented. In the poem, “If”, by Rudyard Kipling, it talks about many characteristics that are also relevant. Atticus Finch, the father of Scout, was a significant character in the novel. Atticus has many powerful traits that are described in the poem and To Kill a Mockingbird. In both the novel and the poem, “If”, virtue was a trait that Atticus Finch represented.
Finch and Mr. Ewell is their thoughts on other people. Living during the 1930s, the normal mindset for people is to be racist. Knowing that Atticus is not racist and is defending Tom, (a black male) counteracts with the fact that Bob Ewell IS racist. During Atticus’ closing speech during trial, he says “But there is one way in this country in which all men are created equal - there is one human institution that makes a pauper the equal of a Rockefeller, the stupid man the equal of an Einstein, and the ignorant man the equal of any college president” (Lee 247). Another very important difference between these two characters is the way they treats their family/kids.
Atticus Prides himself on justice and freedom and he also sees the best in everyone and sees potential in people and he doesn’t like to brag. We can see that Atticus prides himself on this because he never tells his children about his skill in shooting. Atticus also shows he sees the good in people because he believes that Bob Ewell still has some good in him. Bob Ewell shows his pride through oppression and racism. We can see this when Bob instills fear into his daughter through fear and violence and Bob shows how proud he is about racism because of the way he talks and acts around African