Human Dignity In To Kill A Mockingbird
In a lot of books and novels, characters can have various different traits, either at the same time or spread out over time. Some characters can be viewed as evil, but they may only be like that because of their human dignity. Multiple characters demonstrate the theme of “Good, evil, and human dignity” in chapter 23 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
This classic novel demonstrates the theme of human dignity by how Atticus tolerates all people, even if they don’t tolerate him. On page 291, Miss Stephanie Crawford recalls the scene at the post office, “Atticus didn't bat an eye, just took out his handkerchief and wiped his face, and stood there and let Mr. Ewell call him names wild horses could not bring her to repeat.” This displays human dignity …show more content…
On page 297 Jem says,”You just can't convict a man on evidence like that, you can't!” This tells the reader that Jem, a kid, understands that it's not fair for Tom Robinson to go to jail on what little evidence they have on the case. Even adults can't realize that it's not fair for Tom to go to jail, basically because he's black. By Jem saying this about tom's trial, it displays the theme of good.
Lastly the novel To Kill a Mockingbird Demonstrates the theme of evil by Mr. Ewell's ways and doings. after the trial was over, Mr. Ewell was offended, because of he didn't like how he defended Tom Robinson. On page 291, it states,”Mr. Ewell approached him, cursed him, spat on him, and threatened to kill him.” This statement shows how Mr. Ewell treats people and people he doesn't like. By Mr. Ewell doing this, he demonstrates the theme of evil.
This novel shows various types of themes throughout the book. Multiple characters in chapter 23 of To Kill a Mockingbird demonstrates the theme of “good, evil, and human dignity”.They react by showing these traits through the character thoughts and actions. These traits make the classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird an award winning book, and all time favorite book for
This classic novel demonstrates the theme of human dignity by how Atticus tolerates all people, even if they don’t tolerate him. On page 291, Miss Stephanie Crawford recalls the scene at the post office, “Atticus didn't bat an eye, just took out his handkerchief and wiped his face, and stood there and let Mr. Ewell call him names wild horses could not bring her to repeat.” This displays human dignity …show more content…
On page 297 Jem says,”You just can't convict a man on evidence like that, you can't!” This tells the reader that Jem, a kid, understands that it's not fair for Tom Robinson to go to jail on what little evidence they have on the case. Even adults can't realize that it's not fair for Tom to go to jail, basically because he's black. By Jem saying this about tom's trial, it displays the theme of good.
Lastly the novel To Kill a Mockingbird Demonstrates the theme of evil by Mr. Ewell's ways and doings. after the trial was over, Mr. Ewell was offended, because of he didn't like how he defended Tom Robinson. On page 291, it states,”Mr. Ewell approached him, cursed him, spat on him, and threatened to kill him.” This statement shows how Mr. Ewell treats people and people he doesn't like. By Mr. Ewell doing this, he demonstrates the theme of evil.
This novel shows various types of themes throughout the book. Multiple characters in chapter 23 of To Kill a Mockingbird demonstrates the theme of “good, evil, and human dignity”.They react by showing these traits through the character thoughts and actions. These traits make the classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird an award winning book, and all time favorite book for