Prejudice Quotes In To Kill A Mockingbird

Prejudice is what occurred in the past centuries, and continues to happen today. It is shown in many books regarding the 1900s or earlier. Some characters in books also tend to act as a guardian to people they are related to. This can be shown in many books as an aunt, uncle, sister, brother, or family friend. Both To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen have a parental figure who provides moral guidance and prejudice that each of the main characters face.

Calpurnia has helped Jem and Scout throughout their lives. Throughout the period since the death of the children’s mother, she has taught them to use manners, to respect everyone, and to always learn. As stated in To Kill a Mockingbird, “‘...anybody sets

For example, “He had announced in the schoolyard the day before that Scout Finch’s daddy defended niggers.” Since Atticus has to defend an African American, everyone is being very rude to the Finch family about it. Tom Robinson got accused of rape, and Atticus had to defend him in court. At the end of the trail, everyone finds out that Tom is actually innocent, but no one will admit it. In that time period, no one would pick a nigger’s side over a white man’s side. Also, the book states, “‘Colored folks won’t have ‘em because they’re half white; white folks won’t have ‘em ‘cause they’re colored, so they’re just in-betweens, don’t belong anywhere.’” It is just worst for the kids who have a black and a white parent. People from both races do not want to be near them because of their hate towards the other race. Prejudice, in the form of racism, occurred towards African Americans in Alabama in the

She follows him to town in hope of keeping him there, and tries to persuade you that he does not care about you.’” Elizabeth is trying to condole Jane about Mr. Bingley leaving. His sister sends her a letter, but Lizzy helps figure out what Miss Bingley is actually up to. Miss Bingley is just trying to keep Mr. Bingley away from Jane. Also, Mr. Darcy persuaded Mr. Bingley that Jane just wanted a higher social class and money, and that her family was not acceptable because they were not rich. Miss Bingley dislikes the idea of them getting married because they have no fortune for themselves. Also, stated in this book, “‘They are destined for each other...and what is to divide them?...A young woman without family, connections, or fortune.’” Lady Catherine detests the marriage of a rich man, her nephew, and a typical middle-class lady, Elizabeth. She tries to demand that Elizabeth should deny Mr. Darcy’s proposal, but Elizabeth refuses to comply. Prejudice, in the form of social class, occurs when the wealthier people dislike their family proposing to middle-class