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Bob Ewell: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

            
             In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird prejudice unfortunately has a frequent occurrence and not only does it focus on someone's race, but their social status as well. The Ewell family has a reputation for being the most despicable family in Maycomb. Bob Ewell has a lot of pressure to live with, knowing that people do not accept him merely because of his indigent lifestyle. Motivated to rid him and his family of their shameful distinction, Bob behaves shoddily. While many people disagree with his actions, they fail to look at it from his point of view. He is simply aiming to build a more respectable name for his children. .
             The Ewells are stared upon with disgust. They have to "save for a year straight in order to treat the children to an ice-cream." The kids aren't even able to attend school because they are needed to work at home. This breaks Bob's heart knowing that his family is stereotyped as scum. There isn't much Bob can do but ensure pride in them. They may be ignorant, but they must recognize the magnitude of self-importance .
             In order to see Bob as a decent man, it is necessary to look beyond his standard of living. Just as Atticus states, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view until you climb in his skin and walk around in it." The folks of Maycomb are much too disapproving of the Ewells. It is true they aren't the ordinary citizen, but still it doesn't give anyone the right to condemn them. Many forget that Bob was left to raise a family without the relief of a spouse. Nurturing a household with two parents is hard enough and managing all the responsibilities alone must be stressful. He worries not only about bringing money home, but also upholding the residence. Mr. Finch can somewhat relate to Bob because he is a widower too. However unlike Bob, Atticus was born wealthy and can afford a nanny. People neglect to examine the details of the Ewells situation and instead they gossip and classify the family as filth.


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