Outward Attitudes In To Kill A Mockingbird

Humans tend to put on outward attitudes in various situations. Whether it results from their insecurities or their responsibilities of protecting somebody, people mask their true emotions and feelings. In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, many of the characters hide their true feelings and change their personalities in order to appear strong and in order to conform to society. However, in the poem, “We Wear the Mask,” by Paul Laurence Dunbar, the narrator and his people, the African Americans, suffer tragedies, such as discrimination and racial hate. Despite this, the people are coerced to keep a positive outward demeanor in order to appear strong and to not allow others to take advantage of them.

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By doing so, Atticus had endangered himself and had to endure various struggles. In spite of this, during the course of the entire trial from beginning to end, Atticus maintained a serene composure. He worked diligently in hopes of liberating Tom from his seemingly inevitable fate. Consequently, due to his refusal of allowing Tom Robinson to lose without a fair trial, Atticus received opposition from many people. When the mob came to lynch Tom Robinson at the county jail, Atticus sat outside patiently, reading a newspaper. Although the mob could have assaulted Atticus, he remained calm and untroubled, even in the face of their threats. As a result of his indomitable facade and the help of his children, the mob retreated and left Tom in peace. In addition, at school, Jem and Scout were often bullied, with their father being called a “nigger lover.” However, Atticus never responded harshly to these comments, especially in front of his children. He was not agitated in the slightest and told his children to disregard the comments. As stated by Aunt Alexandria, “It tears him to pieces. He doesn’t show it much, but it tears him to pieces. I’ve seen him when—what else do they want from him, Maudie, what else?” According to the quote, after Tom Robinson lost the case and died in a final attempt to escape from the jail, Atticus was devastated. Even though he avoided sharing