How Does Lee Present Racism In To Kill A Mockingbird

The most recurring theme in To Kill a Mockingbird is that racism is integrated into our society and its effects are harmful. Racism is most prevalent because it can be seen in every aspect of life in Maycomb. Racism is defined as prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior. During the Depression era of 1929-1939, blacks were still subjugated all though no longer slave the “civil” binds of society were like chains. Blacks were not permitted to speak with or have relationships with whites, this was clearly shown in the courthouse where there was not just a metaphorical separation but more a physical separation of races and in the clearly distinct black

Raymond, a white man who married a black woman and has bi-racial children. Mr. Raymond reveals that he pretends to be an alcoholic by carrying around a paper bag with a bottle of Coca-Cola inside to Scout and Dill: in order to let the town excuse his choice to marry a black woman. She choose to present Mr.Raymond this way to show how racism affects people's feelings about themselves. Someone would feel belittled or worthless about themselves because of the stereotypes assigned to them. Mr.Raymond would rather be thought of as a drunk than come to terms with the fact that he loves a black woman. In a way he is supporting the town's belief that the idea of marrying a black person is unthinkable and someone needs an excuse to be that way. He would have shown courage to stand up for his family and face the town head on; instead of hiding behind being an alcoholic. Mr.Raymond feels scared because of the racism in the views of the Maycomb

From the beginning of To Kill a Mockingbird atticus expresses his belief in fairness.this is shown in how he believes you can't know a person without walking in their skin. Atticus head on speak of racism when he is having a conversation with scout about being called a nigger-lover, "You aren't really a nigger-lover, then, are you?" said Scout and Atticus replied, "I certainly am. I do my best to love everybody... I'm hard put, sometimes—baby, it's never an insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name. It just shows you how poor that person is, it doesn't hurt you." (pg.108-109). Atticus is telling Scout to love everyone and to treat every color equally. He does the same for the audience and that tells Harper Lee’s opinion is the same as Atticus. He is teaching Scout and the audience to believe in equality and stand up against