Page 51-52
“Scout, I’m telling you for the last time, shut your trap or go home-I declare to the Lord you’re gettin’ more like a girl every day!”
This quote is said by Jem to Scout. In those days, a girl had to behave like a woman, and a man had to act like a man. This quote reminds me of gender racism. How do we know that Scout is a tomboy? Maybe she just likes to hang out with her brother and is inspired by him. Maybe he is a role model to her. Immediately saying that Scout is acting like a girl when he knows that she would be bothered was wrong of Jem to do.
Page 54
“Mr. Radley shot at a Negro in his collard patch.”
This quote is said by Miss Maudie to Jem. In that time where racism was a big issue, Miss Maudie immediately blamed an African American. Not only did Miss Maudie blame someone that she didn’t know, she jumped to a conclusion. This is a good example of prejudice in this time. It also shows that there was a lot of racism there.
-Jillian
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