Comparing Cunninghams And Ewells In 'To Kill A Mockingbird'

Throughout the novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” many viewers seek similarities and see stereotypes. As the introduction of the Cunninghams and Ewells continue we can gather {several}delete information based on their background. In Chapters 2 and 3, the Cunninghams and Ewells both live in poverty. As a connection, the Redneck stereotype culture is also known to be poor white Southerners who don’t mind to speak brutally to anyone. To compare the Cunninghams and Ewells, they both show different values. Based on the Cunningham’s lifestyle, their compensions made within Maycomb County are drawn from their produce. They don’t sustain enough money to pay people back in pennies. For instance, in chapter 2 as Walter Cunningham shows up to school with

The way the Cunninghams present themselves is very different than the Ewells. To illustrate, the Cunninghams are very polite, kind and respectful whereas in comparison the Ewells are loud, mean and violent. Very minimal respect was given towards the Ewells because they were very uneducated, alcoholics and thought highly of themselves. For example, in Chapter 3 as Burris Ewell gets introduced lack of education is shown as Burris Ewell only shows up to school on the first day of the year. He makes an appearance at school to avoid trouble with the law. No education is shown because he doesn’t seem to care for life. On the other hand, the Cunninghams in Maycomb County are very hardworking and present a lot of respect because they are educated. Even though the Cunninghams may be poor they don’t get distracted by their wealth as they continue to work hard for things. For instance, when Jem invites Walter over for dinner he is very polite even though Scout doesn’t approve of his likings of food. But as the night goes on Walter doesn’t fight back, he continues on with his night in a good behaviour. Walter Cunningham Sr. taught Walter Cunningham Jr. very well as he shows dinner manners and cares a lot about the Finches. Also, in contrast on the first day of school, Burris Ewell acted very hot headed at school as he called out the teacher many of times. He only made an appearance so the law wouldn't get to him. Whereas Walter Cunningham was very quiet and kind at school towards Miss Caroline Fisher. As Miss Caroline Fisher offered him some lunch money he sat back very quietly while he left the offer. He seems to care more about people's feelings and how he presents himself opposed to Burris