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Wherever one goes, prejudice is most likely to tag along. In the book To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, one of the most apparent themes is that of prejudice. Throughout the book, the main characters, Scout and Jem, experience the effects of prejudice in their society through multiple scenarios. In turn prejudice is viewed in its paramount form: racism. From various examples of prejudice in the book, it seems true that prejudice is everywhere. In society, a few people who aren't of the norm have to deal with prejudice and racism exuded from those who are ignorant and misconstrue people beyond their outward appearance.One mysterious character in To Kill A Mockingbird is Arthur Radley. Because of Arthur's background, Scout and Jem are apprehensive of him. At one point Arthur had committed a crime and was sentenced for punishment. However, Mr. Radley did not want his son to go to correctional school and locked Arthur up in the basement for many days. Later on, Arthur stabbed his parents with scissors and whittled away the furniture. Scout and Jem do not know if Arthur Radley exists, but are extremely afraid of the Radleys because of what they have heard. In result to Scout and Jem's prejudice towards Arthu
Prejudice is everywhere. It's on the streets, between the church walls, and in the court system. Over the years, black citizens have won the dignity they deserve, but other issues have also risen. When people don't understand each other, they make stereotypes and rumors. Sexism, racism, and discrimination all exist because of differences. Thus when differences are not brought about into the open, hatred, anger and misconceptions are all formed. r, they nickname him Boo and reenact plays about him. However, as the story reveals, Boo is not a monster, but a caring human being. Boo secretly gives the children gifts and, in the end, saves their lives. The reason why the children are prejudice to Boo is because they do not know a lot about him. Boo is a mysterious figure with many rumors circulating around him. An impacting idea of prejudice is wrapped within a trial consisting of Tom Robinson, a black man, and long with Bob & Mayella Ewell, the "white trash". Tom is convicted of raping the daughter of Bob Ewell. His attorney, Atticus, tries to prove that Tom is innocent. In the end, it is Tom's word against Bob's, but there is more evidence on Tom's side. "Thomas Jefferson once said that all men are equal," Atticus says, "We kn
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Approximate Word count = 832
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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