Boo Radley Prejudice Quotes
In the novel “To KIll a Mockingbird “ the author conveys that the Maycomb’s prejudice is the main cause of town's troubles. Innocence is like an umbrella once you’ve broke it there is nothing to protect you. Innocence is destroyed by prejudice, provoking social injustice.
Throughout the book Scout learns moral lessons as her innocence is destroyed by the prejudice of others seen through symbolism. Young Scout mindlessly views everything in a good way positively thinking the world has no evil. Aunt Alexandria counteracts this when Scout wants to play with Walter Cunningham. “But why can’t I play with Walter, Aunty, why can’t I?” (Lee 225) In this quote the symbol is Walter. In the book his family is very low on the social class. …show more content…
The answer here is prejudice. All folks are created equal but prejudice is dividing them, but Scout and Jem are too innocent to realize it. Jem being older realizes something about Boo Radley, who hasn't been seen outside of his house since he was a teenager.“Scout, I think I’m beginning to understand something. I think I’m beginning to understand why Boo Radley's stayed shut up in the house all this time. . . it’s because he wants to stay inside.” ( Lee 227) The lightbulb that goes off in Jem's mind is his transition from young innocent child to a more mature human being. After Aunt Alexandra made it clear about social class prejudice, he now sees the prejudice that is keeping Boo inside. The symbol in this quote is Boo Radley. Boo symbolizes prejudice. Being younger than Jem, Scout's innocence blinds her from seeing from Jem's perspective and understanding why Boo won't come out. Boo is innocent and even if he has done something small that was bad he is still judged. The prejudice that Boo symbolizes is of Maycomb. The entire neighborhood is judgmental and critical, which makes the town a competition of who has the most prejudices.
Throughout the book Scout learns moral lessons as her innocence is destroyed by the prejudice of others seen through symbolism. Young Scout mindlessly views everything in a good way positively thinking the world has no evil. Aunt Alexandria counteracts this when Scout wants to play with Walter Cunningham. “But why can’t I play with Walter, Aunty, why can’t I?” (Lee 225) In this quote the symbol is Walter. In the book his family is very low on the social class. …show more content…
The answer here is prejudice. All folks are created equal but prejudice is dividing them, but Scout and Jem are too innocent to realize it. Jem being older realizes something about Boo Radley, who hasn't been seen outside of his house since he was a teenager.“Scout, I think I’m beginning to understand something. I think I’m beginning to understand why Boo Radley's stayed shut up in the house all this time. . . it’s because he wants to stay inside.” ( Lee 227) The lightbulb that goes off in Jem's mind is his transition from young innocent child to a more mature human being. After Aunt Alexandra made it clear about social class prejudice, he now sees the prejudice that is keeping Boo inside. The symbol in this quote is Boo Radley. Boo symbolizes prejudice. Being younger than Jem, Scout's innocence blinds her from seeing from Jem's perspective and understanding why Boo won't come out. Boo is innocent and even if he has done something small that was bad he is still judged. The prejudice that Boo symbolizes is of Maycomb. The entire neighborhood is judgmental and critical, which makes the town a competition of who has the most prejudices.