Cordiality In To Kill A Mockingbird
Many of the residents from the small town Maycomb, possess a distinct indifference and hatred. However, there are a few that show cordiality. Arther, Calpernia, and Miss. Maudie, all characters from Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, see life in a different way. Instead of spewing hate and vulgar slang, these people show kindness and love. Each person shows this warmth and love in specific, yet different way.
At the very beginning of the book, Arther Radley, otherwise known as Boo, is revealed to be a monster. The children are amazed by the fear he creates. Boo on the other hand, felt shards of wrong information was given to them. Because he could not leave his house or talk directly to Dill, Jem, and Scout, Arther used his actions. …show more content…
By placing small trinkets in the knothole of the oak tree, Boo could show his friendly side. He even sewed Jem’s pants “They’d been sewed up. Not like a lady sewed ‘em, like somethin’ I’d try to do.” (78) Just because Arther Radley could not talk did not mean he had no voice.
Though Calpernia is simply a maid and cook, she is much more to Jem and Scout.
By providing auxiliary, nurture, and care for these two children, Calpernia shapes their lives in a unique way. The children often see Cal as a bother or rule maker, but she is simply doing this to protect them. For example, “That boy’s yo’ comp’ny and if he wants to eat up the table cloth you let him, you hear?” (32) In this instance Calpernia was teaching Scout a lesson, while saving her from embarrassment and Walter, the company, from unkind words. Sweet Cal offered compassion and care in an unexpected, yet meaningful way.
Last, Miss Maudie is a refreshing, loving influence towards Atticus’s children. Instead of always teaching and scolding the kids, like some neighbors do, she simply treats them like miniature adults. She gives them a chance, let’s them learn, and teaches them respect. It might seem as though she is rude in some cases, but this subsides with overwhelming glow. She said “Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy.” (119) By teaching ingenuous Scout why, she could train Scout to do the right thing.
In review, Arther, Calpernia, and Miss. Maudie, all share the ability to give love and compassion in a unique way. Unlike the town around them, they always were seeking ways to be
kind.
At the very beginning of the book, Arther Radley, otherwise known as Boo, is revealed to be a monster. The children are amazed by the fear he creates. Boo on the other hand, felt shards of wrong information was given to them. Because he could not leave his house or talk directly to Dill, Jem, and Scout, Arther used his actions. …show more content…
By placing small trinkets in the knothole of the oak tree, Boo could show his friendly side. He even sewed Jem’s pants “They’d been sewed up. Not like a lady sewed ‘em, like somethin’ I’d try to do.” (78) Just because Arther Radley could not talk did not mean he had no voice.
Though Calpernia is simply a maid and cook, she is much more to Jem and Scout.
By providing auxiliary, nurture, and care for these two children, Calpernia shapes their lives in a unique way. The children often see Cal as a bother or rule maker, but she is simply doing this to protect them. For example, “That boy’s yo’ comp’ny and if he wants to eat up the table cloth you let him, you hear?” (32) In this instance Calpernia was teaching Scout a lesson, while saving her from embarrassment and Walter, the company, from unkind words. Sweet Cal offered compassion and care in an unexpected, yet meaningful way.
Last, Miss Maudie is a refreshing, loving influence towards Atticus’s children. Instead of always teaching and scolding the kids, like some neighbors do, she simply treats them like miniature adults. She gives them a chance, let’s them learn, and teaches them respect. It might seem as though she is rude in some cases, but this subsides with overwhelming glow. She said “Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy.” (119) By teaching ingenuous Scout why, she could train Scout to do the right thing.
In review, Arther, Calpernia, and Miss. Maudie, all share the ability to give love and compassion in a unique way. Unlike the town around them, they always were seeking ways to be
kind.