I feel as though my countless hours of binge-watching science fiction TV shows has finally paid off. I am now in the position to create a team instead of cringe at the groups that do not act as a team and are unsuccessful in the mission. I now have the power to ensure that the three people have the ability to make smart, moral decisions. With that being said, I would take my father, my aunt, and the UT Chancellor’s Honors Program’s own, Joshua Dobbs. I believe each of the people I have chosen have what it takes to face new challenges, and even new planets.
“Hee Hee,” said Mr. Raymond, evidently taking delight in corrupting a child. ”Dill, you watch out, now,” I warned. Dill released the straws and grinned. “Scout, it’s nothing but Coca-Cola.
To Kill a Mockingbird Dialectical Journal #4 "I try to give 'em a reason, you see. It helps folks if they can latch onto a reason... in the clutches of whiskey - that's why he won't change his ways. He can't help himself, that's why he lives the way he does... they could never understand that I live like I do because that's the way I want to live" (Lee 268). (CH) Most people in the town of Maycomb could believe that Dolphus was an abomination, a drunk - whatever one would call him.
Raymond makes Scout question why she is even talking to Mr. Raymond but at the same time she is fascinated by him. ¨I had a feeling that I shouldn't be here listening to this sinful man who had mixed children and didn't care who knew it, but he was fascinating¨ (Lee 268) Scout has acquired a better understanding of Mr. Raymond's situation and now we can see how she actually feels about him. I understand that Dolphus may have his reasons for what he does but I think he should come right out and tell people what's actually going on rather than letting the whole community think of him as something he's not.
What the citizens of Maycomb do not know about Mr. Raymond, is that he portrays himself as a drunk, troubled man to give them a reason for his strange behavior. How Dolphus portrays himself in town is not at all who he is. In Maycomb, Dolphus is often described as something he is not. Scout and Dill discover that Dolphus Raymond is different than his public description.
In reality, Dolphus Raymond is not a drunkard; he pretended to be one so he will not be judged by the townspeople. The lesson from the misconception is that some people change some part of themselves to fit in with society. Dolphus raymond put on an act, so he can stay true to
Dill sucked on the straws, smiled, and pulled at length. ‘Hee hee,’ said Mr. Raymond, evidently taking delight in corrupting a child. ‘Dill, you watch out, now,’ I warned. Dill released the straws and grinned. ‘Scout, it’s nothing
Dill takes a sip, and they realize that it is Cola and not alcohol. When asked why he pretends to be constantly drinking alcohol, Mr. Raymond replies that it “helps folks if they can latch onto a reason. folks can say Dolphis Raymond’s in the clutches of whiskey—that's why he won’t change his ways.” (Lee 204). This shows that Mr. Raymond isn't actually an alcoholic, but he just prefers to be around black
okay. He pretends to be a drunk man to give the town of Maycomb justification as to why he does what he does, “Mr. Dolphus Raymond lurched by on his thoroughbred. “‘Don’t see how he stays in the saddle,”’ murmured Jem. “‘How c’n you stand to get drunk ‘fore eight in the morning?’”(Lee 160). The people in Maycomb just assumed that he was a drunk and
Dill preceded to take the drink from Dolphus Raymond and come to a conclusion that the so called alcoholic beverages was simply just Coca-Cola. Mr. Raymond explains, “ wh- oh yes, you mean why do I pretend? Well it’s very simple, some folks don’t like the way I live. Now I could say the hell with ‘sm, I don’t care if they don’t like it
The town of Maycomb is so prejudiced that Dolphus puts on a façade because he is fearful of being ostracized. On page 228, Dolphus explains to Scout why he fakes being a drunk. He says, "Folks can say Dolphus Raymond's in the clutches of whiskey-that's why he won't change his ways." In other words, while he knowingly married a black woman, he acts drunk to pretend that he didn't deliberately try to follow society's "rule" of not marrying a black person. By doing so, he is protecting his true identity.
This shows that Mr. Raymond is willing to live with this lie in order to satisfy his neighbors' need to understand his lack of racism. Just like the mockingbird he means no harms to anyone and wishes only to live in peace with his family. Furthermore, Mr Raymond symbolizes a mockingbird because he doesn't like to fight. For instance, when scout asked him why does he pretend he’s drunk, he says When I come to town, if I weave a little and drink out of this sack, folks can say Dolphus Raymond's in the clutches of whiskey—that's why he won't change his ways. He can't help himself, that's why he lives the way he does" it indicates that Mr. Raymond's leads a double life instead of fighting for what he believes in.
Dill’s motivation to become a clown is what makes this so much deeper. In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, there is a court case between a black man named Tom Robinson and two white people. Their names being Bob Ewell and his daughter Mayella Ewell who accused Tom Robinson of rape. Throughout the court case it can be clearly inferred that Tom Robinson is innocent and the Ewells are lying about the rape accusation. Being a mostly white dominant court, the jury still rules Tom Robinson as
Dolphus Raymond is the Town drunk, he does not go into town often but when he does he stumbles in; and the town use that as his excuse saying “Dolphus Raymond’s in the clutches of whiskey that’s why he won’t change his ways. He can't help himself, that’s why he lives the way he does”(Lee 200). As a matter a fact, he is not a drunk but the town of Maycomb uses that to explain why he has biracial children, and why he sits with the African Americans. It is not because of whiskey, but because he likes to but at that time no one understood that they needed an excuse. Harper Lee depicted Dolphus Raymond as a no good drunk but Jem and Scout were able to see that he is ahead of the town of
Many stories that have been told throughout the ages talk about the hero. Some well-known examples include the Odyssey, Beowulf, and Finding Nemo. In some tales the hero is obvious, while in others the hero is more subtle. In Mary Shelley’s book, Frankenstein, the hero is Robert Walton. He goes on an adventure thinking he can change a part of the world, and the world ends up changing him. A hero does so much more than save the day and win the battle.
