Social Status In To Kill A Mockingbird

Social inequality is an uncivilized ranking scale which was created by simple minded people who held the fear being surpassed. The argument made by Harper Lee in her work To Kill a Mockingbird is that social inequality is a hierarchy that is complex and affects everyone. More specifically, the author argues that the racial boundaries put between the black and white during the 1930’s caused great stress. This is proven in the novel multiple times. The people of Maycomb judge one another based on the background and wealth of their families. Not only do they judge each other within the community, they discriminate against anyone different than them. Social inequality does not only exist in the form of racism, there are many forms; some of the major ones appear in this book. Social inequality based purely on family background, social inequality based on the wealth of the individual and family, and racism. These are three of the major forms of social inequality that appear numerous times in the book.

In the book ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee, racism and social inequality are two central themes. Many different forms of social inequality coexist in the society depicted in the book, as the people of Maycomb are very rigid in their ways. This is because the book takes place in a time at which there was much racism and social inequality. In Maycomb, firstly there is discrimination between rich and poor white people, who do not often interact with each other. There is also racism against blacks by all white people in society, both rich and poor. Black people are denied basic rights and discriminated against in this town. Lastly, there is racism between the lowest classes of the community: poor white people and

Social classing systems, also known as social hierarchy have been around since the beginning of time. In such a system those of the upper class take advantage of the classes below them; whether it is kings and their servants or a boss and their workers. This social hierarchy has a profound effect on society and the events in Harper Lee 's novel To Kill A Mockingbird. There are four classes in Maycomb; they are distinguished in the Tom Robinson case and in the crowd who attend his trial. Due to the social structure of Maycomb, Tom Robinson, a black man, is unjustly accused and convicted of a crime he does not commit.

For example, Atticus, Scout, and Jem are part of the highest social class. They are part of this social class because Atticus is a lawyer, which makes him a highly respected person in the community. This is also one of the highest-ranking jobs in Maycomb society Scout and Jem are his children and therefore also part of

It is important to put yourself in one’s shoes. By doing so, you can understand that person’s situation better. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Aunt Alexandra is prejudiced towards social classes, and Bob Ewell is prejudiced towards people whose skin color is different than his.

Social inequality based entirely on race affects people who don’t deserve it. To Kill a Mockingbird original publication was in 1960, it is a classic novel written by Harper Lee, the book is set in 1933 to 1935. To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in a small town called Maycomb, Alabama and follows two years in the life of 7-year old Scout Finch, her brother Jem, and their father Atticus, an attorney who hopelessly strives to prove the innocence of a black man accused of rape. The book also talks about Boo Radley, a mysterious neighbour who saves Scout and her brother Jem from being killed. The definition of social and legal codes are social codes made up of rules and standards, and a legal system is a code of laws made by a state or nation. Throughout the book, social and legal codes are exploited by people to help maintain their social status. In Maycomb County, social and legal laws harm black people to protect white people, such as Atticus Finch, Bob Ewell, and Tom Robinson.

The second social class was the middle class which was the Finch Family. Atticus was a lawyer, his salary was modest, therefore; he brought decent amount of money home for the family “Atticus derived a reasonable income from the law” (Lee, 2)

There are many different social classes in “To Kill A Mockingbird.” The factors that separate people into these social classes are their skin color and their occupation. For example, Atticus, Scout, and Jem are part of the highest social class. They are part of this social class because Atticus is a lawyer, which makes him a highly respected person in the community. He is also white, which, at that time was a very important factor that chose who belonged in what social class. Scout and Jem are his children and therefore are also part of this social class.

Social norms are apart of every society in some way, shape, or form. Issues occur off these social norms when there are outcasters who don’t exactly fit in with society's expectations. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Scout was pressured by many relatives and neighbors to “act like a girl”. Accept, Scout wants to be her own person. She wants to play in the dirt and have fun. Although, one particular person keeps putting her down, and that is Auntie Alexandra. Alexandra tries to play a female role for Scout and tells Scout how she is suppose to act. Scout however is very similar to Juliet capulet in this way. In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet was pressured by her mother to be more like other girls and to get married. Scout and Juliet,

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird introduces characters from different social statuses where some characters soon become victim of classism. In the book, Maycomb identifies social class by skin color and occupation. For example, Atticus Finch and his family belong in the higher class. Atticus is also one of Maycomb’s most well respected citizens. This is because he is both a lawyer and white. Having a valuable job along with being white are what place Atticus into the higher social class. On the other hand, there are poor, but appreciated white people. The people who belong in this social class are considered “appreciated” due to them being white. An example of a family that belongs in this social class are the Cunningham.The Cunninghams are poor, but hardworking farmers.

How far do you think Harper Lee has effectively shown social class and family groups to be important at that time? The rigid class structure and social stratification of Maycomb County had a profound effect on the events in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The impact of this class structure was especially evident in the trial of Tom Robins on, a Maycomb Negro. The extreme prejudice of the town eventually led to the unjust conviction of Robinson for a crime he did not commit.

In the beginning, while the main character Scout Finch is going to class with her new teacher Miss Caroline whom is new to town and doesn’t know very much about the people, social class is a very prominent theme. First off, while Scout was going to school she met a boy from the Cunningham tribe. The Cunningham tribe was very poor and worked off the land for all that they had. As Scout

  One of the important points noticeable is the rigid sectioning or social stratification of the respective social groups.The highest societal group consists of the wealthy,Caucasian, white collar workers and other highly respected members of society,either because of blood and background,occupation, or both.Atticus,Jem,and Scout fit into this class.Other members of the story who occupy a space in this facet of society are Miss Maudie,Aunt Alexandra,and Judge John Taylor.There is then the white trash,or the poor whites.The members of this social “class” did not come from vastly respected families.They either didn't work,or held positions of very low wages.The Ewells and the Cunninghams are a part

To Kill A Mockingbird is a book written by Harper Lee about a young girl growing up in Alabama during the 1930s, throughout the years of the Great Depression and when poverty and unemployment were boundless. The theme of social inequality is used to develop the authors message that the unfairness of societal expectations lead to injustice, shown through literary devices, setting and characterization. The symbolization of a mockingbirds’ innocence is often compared to Tom Robinson. The setting of Maycomb shows the social expectations and laws during the time period. Additionally, the characterization of Atticus and Scout prove the unfairness of society's expectations.

Prejudice toward groups of people results in social inequality that limits people's potential. This prejudice towards groups of people is present in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Published in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in Macomb county a sleepy, southern town in the midst of the 1930’s. The novel focuses on the childhood of Scout Finch, a young, curious girl, her family and the town she grows up in. More specifically, the prejudices toward certain groups of people in the town, such as the colored community. Scout takes readers through, first hand experiences of these prejudices via the trail of Tom Robinson, a black man who is accused of raping Mayella Ewell, the eldest daughter of the impoverished Ewell family. Forms of prejudice oppress the victims of this social inequality and limit their potential. This oppression is shown in the limitation of characters among certain targeted groups that face, sexism, classism, and racism. The people who face these forms of prejudice and discrimination are not given the same opportunities as others and face oppression in this way.