Setting

1930 Alabama

Point one

How Maycomb shapes people and their perspectives

Point two

Social expectations and conformity

Point three

Conscience vs conformity

challenging the norm

what are the unspoken rules of maycomb

gender, race, and class

what are the choices of characters influenced by

maycombs prejudice

what does calpurnia naviagate

the norms of black communities and white

why is scout important

she shows contrast to maycomb as she is not prejudiced

why isn't scout prejudiced

she was raised by atticus; he shaped her and her perspective to be unlike maycombs (emphasises how environment shapes a person)

Quote that contrasts Maycomb’s obsession with social divisions (race, class, gender) with Scout’s innocent perspective

“I think there’s just one kind of folks. Folks.”

quote that shows how Scout learns to judge people based on their character, not the town’s bias.

“Atticus, he was real nice.” “Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.”

quote that shows how even children(Jem) absorb Maycomb’s gender norms and pressure others to conform.

“It’s time you started bein’ a girl and acting right!”

quoute that shows the injustice of the society and innocence/uncomformedness of children

"...when they do it (injustice)—seems that only children weep."

- atticus

justice is trumped by

conformity

why do people follow social rules

so they can be accepted

what happens when you challenge norms

you're ostracised

quote that shows how atticus doesn't conform to societal pressures

“Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets.”

quote that shows the hypocrisy of the peoples prejudice in the justice system

The court appointed Atticus to defend him. Atticus aimed to defend him. That’s what they didn’t like about it. It was confusing.

quote that shows the racism and prejudice in the justice system

“...I ain’t ever seen any jury decide in favor of a colored man over a white man...” - Cal

shows white superiority n racism in maycomb society/justice system

"In our courts, when it’s a white man’s word against a black man’s, the white man always wins."- Atticus

quote that shows how scout has been influenced by maycombs classism prejudice.

“He ain’t company, Cal, he’s just a Cunningham-” scout

quote that shows how, deep inside, people are still individuals with different moral compasses

“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” atticus

quote that shows how prejudice is so great that it trumps justice and truth

"...in the secret courts of men's hearts Atticus had no case.”

how do atticus' words and actions inspire jet and scout

it inspires the kids to question society's values

how is standing up for what's right good

standing up for what's right makes others realise what's right too