Dolphus Raymond Quotes

To Kill a Mockingbird is a historical fiction written by Harper Lee. Scout, the protagonist and narrator grows into the ability to see events and ideals from the perspective of others as the book goes on. Atticus says and tries to teach Scout that one cannot understand someone unless one considers things from their point of view. Atticus shows this by living a thoughtful and not biased life. For example, the way he treats Tom Robinson during his conviction and also the entire black community of Maycomb, Alabama. Scout is able to see the true personalities of Dolphus Raymond and Boo Radley by seeing things from their perspectives, instead of seeing them by the stereotypes placed upon them. This book is told from the point of view of Scout,
Many of his actions and behaviors are just a cover-up for people to see so they can have a definition for the way Dolphus lives. In this quote, Dolphus Raymond explains to Jem, Dill, and Scout why he acts in the way he does and explains to them what the people of Maycomb think about him. “I try to give ‘em a reason, you see. It helps folks if they can latch onto a reason. When I come to town, which is seldom, if I weave a little and drink out of this sack, folks can say Dolphus Raymond’s in the clutches of whiskey--that’s why he won’t change his ways” (228) . Dolphus Raymond is an extremely misunderstood person. He is forced to act drunkenly to provide reasons for his way of life. If people in Alabama could have been at all accepting of each other at the time, things like this would never have
As she matures and grows as a young woman, her ability to do this becomes refined. By becoming able to do this, her assumptions about people begin to changes and she matures throughout this process. Scout also learns about the Mockingbird, something that is fragile and innocent, such as Tom Robinson. She learns that it is a sin to kill something like the Mockingbird, so fragile and innocent it can’t hold its own. She reacts in a different way to jarring events, has a much less provincial view on issues, and begins to change her somewhat racist beliefs, coming from a Southern