Examples Of Hypocrisy In To Kill A Mockingbird

While some flaws in society are prominent, others can be hard to see. Harper Lee illustrates the lesser known societal fault of hypocrisy by using two important minor characters; Mrs. Merriwether and Miss. Gates. Mrs. Merriweather’s hippocratic views can be seen when she describes her support for charities that will contribute to families who live in “sin and squalor” like the Mrunas, but distastefully denounces the Black people of her hometown for discussing and mourning the verdict of Tom Robinson’s case (Lee 309). As seen by the previous statement, Harper Lee uses Mrs. Merriweather and other characters to symbolize the hypocrites in society. Racism, sexism, and classism thrive in societies where hypocrisy is socially acceptable and is