... like that, after all isolation is a major factor in why prejudice and racism arise in this novel. My opinion on this is that Miss Stephanie doesnt know any better than to gossip about something she clearly doesnt know the truth about. Harper Lee uses a motif, mocking birds, in most of the main characters to explore the theme of prejudice. The Finches- Atticus ... in his eyes. Calpurnia who is the black maid also influenced Scout. She was taught that politeness should be shown to all people even if their manner is negative "Don't matter who they are, anybody sets foot in this house yo" c...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... . All these made us discard our initial impression of him as a 'malevalent phamtom'. Instead, we realise that we pity him in his plight, having been ostracised by society becos he doesnt conform. This thus adds to the symbol of the mockingbird as he is one of the crucial person in bringing it out. Dolphus Raymond -- marries a coloured woman, "breaks" societal rules ... bcoz he is doing something controversial esp @ that time but is extremely noble and just bcoz Tom robinson did nothing wrong and in law, race is not suppose to be a matter. He cannot do anything about what people think and...

• Word Count: 1255
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School