How Does Mr. Maudie Use Morals In To Kill A Mockingbird

Morality Morals are the beliefs in which people live by that determine how they behave day to day. Everyone has morals that help them to determine right from wrong. Morals are a person's standards of belief concerning what is right and wrong. We all get our morals through influences and perspectives. Growing up guardians, family, experiences and friends will tell you what to do and not to do. An example of this is when adults say, “Do not run with your socks on or you will fall and hurt yourself”. Most children or adolescents think“ I do not want to hurt myself” or you think “I’ll be fine there is nothing to worry about”. People will tell you these things to keep you safe, but it is ultimately your choice to decide what is right for you. In the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee we see morals demonstrated through children and adults. Readers see behaviors of characters in this

In the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” readers see Ms. Maudie, a Baptist, who does not practice foot-washing. Although this is a practice of her religious belief she does not partake. Ms. Maudie tells Scout, “You know old Mr. Radley was a foot-washing Baptist ... My shells not that hard. I’m just a Baptist ... We do at home in the bathtub” (Lee, p.49). “My shells not that hard” means she is not firm in her moral belief. Ms. Maudie is growing as a Baptist, so she should not be expected to participate in foot-washing like Mr. Radley. Foot-washing is a practice mimicked from the Bible of Jesus when had washed the twelve disciples feet. Jesus had showed the disciples that it is important to humble and discipline themselves like as a servant to do service to one another. Ms. Maudie too would require the same characteristics. We as a people can not force strong morals on one another, but can help eachother grow in them by communicating our experiences or knowledge of similar