Essay On Egalitarianism In To Kill A Mockingbird
Prejudice is a preconceived opinion established without any thought, reason or knowledge. It is an act of discrimination towards those considered subordinate compared to others. Prejudice is a habit that one develops with experience and the effects of a negative surrounding environment. During the 1930s, prejudice was a more critical issue, as demonstrated in Harper Lee’s award winning novel, To Kill A Mockingbird. Throughout the novel, there are various situations of discrimination. However, few characters in the novel portray egalitarianism, which is a belief that favors everyone equally. One remarkable character that portrays egalitarianism is Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. The seven year old portrays egalitarianism through her actions and
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Different in a disagreeable way. There was a stereotype for women that included dresses and heels. Scout was more of a tomboy and didn’t quite pay attention to any of these rules. She was never ladylike and her actions show this in her personality. For example, she enjoys playing with Jem and Dill and she does not really have any girl friends. Also, when Aunt Alexandra had the missionary circle over Scout makes a joke proving she knows nothing about being a girl. Miss Maudie’s gold bridgework said, “You're mighty dressed up, Miss Jean Louise, where are your britches today?” “Under my dress” said Scout. Ms. Maudie knows Scout is not joking, meanwhile the other ladies take it as a joke and seem to be enjoying Scout’s humour. Scout does not believe in the stereotype and chose to live her life how ever she wants and not how other expect her to.
To conclude, Scout is a good example of a character that portrays egalitarianism because of her ideas and actions. Atticus raised Scout to believe everyone is equal and not to judge anyone, she demonstrates interest about the Tom Robinson trial and she gets disappointed when he is found guilty because of the circumstances that he is black, and finally, Scout disagrees with the way women are expected to be treated and her tomboy actions prove
Different in a disagreeable way. There was a stereotype for women that included dresses and heels. Scout was more of a tomboy and didn’t quite pay attention to any of these rules. She was never ladylike and her actions show this in her personality. For example, she enjoys playing with Jem and Dill and she does not really have any girl friends. Also, when Aunt Alexandra had the missionary circle over Scout makes a joke proving she knows nothing about being a girl. Miss Maudie’s gold bridgework said, “You're mighty dressed up, Miss Jean Louise, where are your britches today?” “Under my dress” said Scout. Ms. Maudie knows Scout is not joking, meanwhile the other ladies take it as a joke and seem to be enjoying Scout’s humour. Scout does not believe in the stereotype and chose to live her life how ever she wants and not how other expect her to.
To conclude, Scout is a good example of a character that portrays egalitarianism because of her ideas and actions. Atticus raised Scout to believe everyone is equal and not to judge anyone, she demonstrates interest about the Tom Robinson trial and she gets disappointed when he is found guilty because of the circumstances that he is black, and finally, Scout disagrees with the way women are expected to be treated and her tomboy actions prove