To Kill A Mockingbird Prejudice Quotes

Hierarchy. . .racism. . .prejudice. . .these are all struggles faced throughout the world today. Unfortunately, these struggles are not unfamiliar and are exemplified in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird, set in Maycomb Alabama in the early 1930’s during the Great Depression, digs deep into these sensitive themes. Atticus Finch, a white middle-aged attorney and single father of daughter Scout and son Jem, is appointed by a local judge to represent Tom Robinson, a negro plantation worker, accused of raping a young white woman. Mayella Ewell is the alleged rape victim and daughter of Bob Ewell, a drunken farmer who believes rules do not apply to him. Bob Ewell and his eight children live south of Maycomb

The Cunninghams, a poor farming family living on the outskirts of Maycomb, are not viewed as “‘...company, [they are] Cunningham’” otherwise known as the trash of Maycomb, according to Scout Finch (Lee 24). Scout makes rude remarks about Walter Cunningham Jr., a classmate of hers, after he drenched his supper in molasses. Calpurnia quickly scolds Scout, explaining to her that Walter had not known any better, not having had supper like that before. Social prejudice is clearly demonstrated here because Walter Cunningham Jr. is not welcome by Scout at the Finch home due to the fact that she does not perceive him to be of her same caliber and social class. No person should be alienated because of the way they dress, where they live, or who they affiliate with. In today's society, people are becoming more aware and welcoming of those who are not of the same perceived social ranking. When people are alienated, it creates a separation and divide throughout the community, causing conflict. Scout, who once discriminating against Walter, grows to enjoy his company. However, Scout’s Aunt Alexandra does not reach that level of enlightenment and will not allow Walter to come over after school because of his filthiness. Although Walter is poor, he still strives to be the best possible version of himself. However, “‘the thing [is], you [can] scrub Walter

Racial prejudice played a crucial role in the lack of development in the South during the early 1900’s. The white race was viewed as superior to African Americans, therefore African Americans were discriminated against and forced to work as slaves. Because of this cruel and unfair treatment, white people were also discriminated against by African American’s: “When Lula came up the pathway toward us Calpurnia said, “Stop right there, nigger.” Lula stopped, but she said, “You ain’t got no business bringin’ white chillun here - they got their church, we got our’n. It is our church, ain’t it, Miss Cal?” (Lee 119). In this passage, Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to her all black church while Atticus is out of town working. Lula is hesitant to allow Jem and Scout to participate in their service. Because African American’s are not allowed to attend white churches, she believes white people should not be able to attend black churches. Because Lula, and the rest of African American society are treated unfairly, she feels as if whites should be treated similarly to that of blacks. However, if she acts the same way as racists do, people in society will begin to develop hatred for one another. Hatred causes division between people, races, communities, and even families. If people were to follow the golden rule, and treat others how they want to be treated, the world would be much better for it. As the story