To Kill A Mockingbird Social Prejudice Analysis
The first type of prejudice that the author establishes in the novel is social prejudice. Social prejudice is when an individual or group negatively show incorrect attitude to someone based on the individual’s membership of a social group. One of the characters that experiences, social prejudice is Dolphus Raymond. Dolphus, a wealthy white man, prefers the company of African Americans. In addition, Dolphus also married an African American woman, and fathered a number of mixed children. Just like his children, Dolphus is criticized by the town. The town of Maycomb is essentially racist with both communities segregated. The children are criticized by the town, because of their mixed skin color. Raymond is mocked negatively, because he
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As a matter of fact, the last character that displays social prejudice in the novel is Aunt Alexandra. Aunt Alexandra is all about social class. She does not let Scout and Jem play with Walter Cunningham, because his family is below their social class. One of the most prominent moments that comes to mind is when Aunt Alexandra would not let Scout associate with Walter Cunningham after the trial. When Scout learns that one of the Cunninghams was on the jury and fought for an all out acquittal, she is determined to invite Walter over and become his friend. However, Aunt Alexandra is repelled at the thought, because the Cunninghams are considered to be “white trash.” Scout belongs to a different social status and based on Aunt Alexandra she is not to associate with someone beneath her. This shows social prejudice, because Aunt Alexandra displays negative attitude to the Cunningham family based on their social status. If the Cunninghams weren't a lower class Aunt Alexandra wouldn't bother, but of course she does. It seems that in this world being yourself, and deciding who you want to surround yourself with isn't good enough. In conclusion, all of these examples show social prejudice. From the character Dolphus Raymond, …show more content…
Each of these characters either show negative incorrect attitude or is affected by others showing incorrect attitude based on his/her social group. Not only is social prejudice seen in this novel, but no matter what it is still seen everywhere today. Harper Lee puts this in the novel to show this type of
As a matter of fact, the last character that displays social prejudice in the novel is Aunt Alexandra. Aunt Alexandra is all about social class. She does not let Scout and Jem play with Walter Cunningham, because his family is below their social class. One of the most prominent moments that comes to mind is when Aunt Alexandra would not let Scout associate with Walter Cunningham after the trial. When Scout learns that one of the Cunninghams was on the jury and fought for an all out acquittal, she is determined to invite Walter over and become his friend. However, Aunt Alexandra is repelled at the thought, because the Cunninghams are considered to be “white trash.” Scout belongs to a different social status and based on Aunt Alexandra she is not to associate with someone beneath her. This shows social prejudice, because Aunt Alexandra displays negative attitude to the Cunningham family based on their social status. If the Cunninghams weren't a lower class Aunt Alexandra wouldn't bother, but of course she does. It seems that in this world being yourself, and deciding who you want to surround yourself with isn't good enough. In conclusion, all of these examples show social prejudice. From the character Dolphus Raymond, …show more content…
Each of these characters either show negative incorrect attitude or is affected by others showing incorrect attitude based on his/her social group. Not only is social prejudice seen in this novel, but no matter what it is still seen everywhere today. Harper Lee puts this in the novel to show this type of