(Lee‚ 4) Awareness of difference in social classes “..no hurry‚ for there was nowhere to go‚ nothing to buy‚ and nothing to buy it with…” (Lee‚ 6) Narrow span of interest and almost no interest in the world outside of Maycomb ‘...nothing to see outside the boundaries of Maycomb County.” (Lee‚ 6) Approximately when does the story begin? Show evidence to support your answer. The story approximately begins in the 1930s‚ after the Great Depression hit Alabama. They are dealing with the struggles
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Depression had on Maycomb. The southern states during this time period were a place of regular prejudice and racial discrimination against blacks. Since the story takes place in Alabama‚ racism was already deep-rooted into society and was accepted by most people. The combination of the time and place create a very racist environment in which Scout and Jem have to grow up in. In Chapter 2‚ Lee provides a context for the events to follow by introducing some of the citizens of Maycomb on Scout’s first
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the south during the 1930’s when many struggle to see other people’s perspectives. The trial of Tom Robinson; an innocent‚ black man who is convicted of raping a white woman‚ causes the people of Maycomb to see racism in a perspective that they normally don’t think about. Jem’s limited perspective of Maycomb changes over the course of the novel due to the experience of the trial and the time spent with Mrs. Dubose. At the beginning of the novel‚
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The victims of prejudice All around the world‚ discrimination of a certain race occurs. Harper Lees’ novel to kill a mockingbird shows the prejudice in Maycomb‚ which is revealed by the outsiders. Due to the differences of people in the community‚ victims are victimized. Also people who choose to be different are victimized from other people due to prejudice. Also‚ the victims of racial prejudice are treated differently than others. The reality is finally revealed when the Outsiders are judged due
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often highlighted through its actions toward specific characters. In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee uses Dolphus Raymond to showcase the rampant prejudice in Maycomb. Mr. Raymond is forced outside of his home town simply because he loves a black woman‚ rather than a white woman. The reader can quickly infer that the citizens of Maycomb value white supremacy‚ and racial segregation over love. Moreover‚ society’s views towards mixed children are also demonstrated. The alienation of Dolphus Raymond
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community of Maycomb demonstrates racial and age based intolerance throughout the novel. The most prevalent form of discrimination in Maycomb is white intolerance against blacks. Interestingly‚ blacks discriminating against whites is another form of intolerance demonstrated throughout the novel. In Maycomb‚ children as seen very much as subordinates to their parents‚ which in turn manufactures an intolerance from adults to children if they do not conform to social standards. In Maycomb‚ whites are
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Everything Has A Purpose To Kill a Mockingbird is a book that focuses on discrimination. The County of Maycomb believes that white people are superior in everyway. Lee uses the trial to emphasize the severity of the Maycomb viewpoint. She uses it to show the readers instead of just telling them. It is also a way to discreetly show the readers how severe the Maycomb fever is without needing to have Scout‚ the narrator‚ comprehend the problem. By carefully choosing what happens and who is involved
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setting is one of the more major conventions‚ and it has a big impact in the story. The setting affects the societal norms and judgment in the society of Maycomb. Maycomb’s population bases their actions upon the size of the community. Since Maycomb has a small community‚ there is more communication‚ meaning more judgement. The society of Maycomb is divided economically‚ in other words the wealthy is the most respected while the poor are looked down on. Aunt Alexandra explains to Scout why she cannot
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The Maycomb Dayhome The Maycomb Dayhome Freezing Weather Met With Raging Fire Freezing Weather Met With Raging Fire Residents of Maycomb County were warmed up on the cold night of December‚ with a burning house fire. Residents of Maycomb County were warmed up on the cold night of December‚ with a burning house fire. By: Vivian Huynh-Staff Reporter Published on: December 15‚ 1935 By: Vivian Huynh-Staff Reporter Published on: December 15‚ 1935
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There is a guy in Maycomb named Boo Radley. Boo has a pretty bad reputation. There are many bad rumors about him. Scout and her older brother Jem are aware of the rumors and like to make fun of Boo. They came up with this game in which they would act out Boo’s life. “‘As the summer progressed‚ so did our game’” (Lee 39). During that time they still had innocence because they were joking about Boo’s life and making a joke out There is a guy in Maycomb named Boo Radley. Boo has
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