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Post by sheaward101 on Jul 14, 2016 20:22:18 GMT
On the back cover of my copy, the summary states that the book is "Deeply moving, and takes readers to the roots of human behavior." As well as in the novel "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, human nature is extensively analyzed. In class last year while going over the 6 week book project we came to the point of deciding that every human strives to achieve their personal view of perfection, and addresses other peoples' faults. In "To Kill a Mockingbird" one of the main defects that you can have is being female. The book is a very accurate representation of the dehumanization that not only African Americans experience, but women as well in the time period of which the book is set.
Scout, being the lead female character faces subtle sexism, and fierce generalizations placed on her gender throughout the novel, " You know she's not used to girls. Least ways, not girls like you. She's trying to make you a lady. Can't you take up sewin' or somethin'"(Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird) basically saying that a true lady is the opposite of who Scout is. Scout also chastises herself for being a girl after Jem continuously makes remarks about how repulsed he is at her acting feminine "See there? Nothin' to it. I swear, Scout, sometimes you act so much like a girl it's mortifyin'"(Lee, To kill a Mockingbird). Scout is already relatively masculine for a young girl in this time period, coupled with the fact that she is young and doesn't fully understand that she's being insulted, she acts as a young man would "Come on Scout. Don;t pay attention to her. just hold your head high and be a gentlemen." ( Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird) Along with the routine bigotry that women faced ( being expected to stay at home, clean, cook, raise the children, and be a good wife) they also had certain privileges taken away just for being female.
"Miss Maudie can't serve on a jury because she's a woman."
"You mean women in Alabama can't--" I was indignant
"I do. I guess it's to protect our frail ladies from sordid cases like Tom's. Besides," Atticus Grinned, "I doubt we'd ever get a complete case tried- The ladies'd be interrupting to ask questions."
Yet another insult directed to the gender.
In recent events even in today's society, women are battling sexism. So my question is, that if there is little tolerance for misogyny today, why do we justify the actions stated above just because they took place in history?
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Post by jillianmeister on Jul 14, 2016 22:46:28 GMT
I agree with you. It's very obvious that Scout isn't living up to the standards of women in this time period. I think that one of the most apparent sexist comments is from her Aunt Alexandra, "Aunt Alexandra was fanatical on the subject of my attire. I could not possibly hope to be a lady if I wore breeches; when I said I could do nothing in a dress, she said I wasn't supposed to be doing things that required pants." (Lee 81). I think that because these statements came from a woman in her family, that it hurt her more than the comments that come from others. "She hurt my feelings and set my teeth permanently on edge." (Lee 81).
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Post by sadiehedemark1076 on Jul 15, 2016 0:55:14 GMT
I also agree. In this time period it was not normal to act like a boy as a girl. Aunt Alexandra made points toward Atticus and Scout about acting like the same gender. I think as Scout grows up with Jem she wants to act and be more like him. Same with Dill, she does not want to act like a lady because then maybe they won't let her play with them. Or maybe she doesn't get along with girls like she does with boys. The woman had to stay and clean and etc because not every time period has women that can do the things man do. Especially in this time period it was not a normal thing for women to be out and about doing the heavy duties of a man. Yes, i agree there is a lot of sexism in this novel, but I also agree that it has something to do with the time period. Yes women still are fighting, but if you look at it, women have received a lot of privileges. A right to vote, for example. Being able to marry the same gender, etc. The battle with women and sexism will never end, but it can and will improve.
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Post by miashaeffer on Jul 15, 2016 3:25:44 GMT
In the novel, Scout just can't win when it comes to her behavior. If she acts too much like Jem and Dill, she receives criticism from Aunt Alexandra and other conservative adults. But if Scout acts more like a girl, she is criticized and teased by Jem and Dill. Scout receives immense pressure from both sides starting at a very young age. For example, when Scout shows signs of fear about the Radley game, Jem immediately teases her, saying that Scout was "being a girl, that girls always imagined things, that's why other people hated them so..." and that if Scout was going to act like a girl she "could just go off and find some to play with" (Lee 54). Those are harsh words coming from Scout's primary role model. Scout receives a lot of criticism about her behavior no matter what she does, and regardless of the time period, it is unhealthy to force a child into such strict gender roles.
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Post by tiffanyjacquez on Jul 15, 2016 15:58:50 GMT
Yes, I agree with your points concerning sexism in To Kill a Mockingbird, but I would like to continue with how Lee emphasizes the role of women in the novel. It is apparent throughout the book that Scout is often excluded and impeded by her status as a girl. For example, her male companions often prevent her from engaging in activities with them: "They had spent two afternoons at the creek, they said they were going in naked and I couldn't come, so I divided the lonely hours between Calpurnia and Miss Maudie" (Chapter 24, pg. 305). Womanhood, at first to Scout, is synonymous with weakness; however, under the influence of many strong female figures such as Miss Maudie, Calpurnia, and Aunt Alexandra, Scout acknowledges and upholds the genuine strengths and importance of femininity in Maycomb society. After hearing of the tragic demise of Tom Robinson, the trio of ladies must steel themselves and maintain appearances: "And so they went down the row of laughing women, around the dining room, refilling coffee cups, dishing out goodies as though their only regret was the temporary domestic disaster of losing Calpurnia...After all, if Aunty could be a lady in a time like this, so could I" (Chapter 24, pg. 317). Scout learns to appreciate the aptitudes of femininity, such as endurance in the face of social issues and a fierce sense of protection towards loved ones (like Aunt Alexandra's concern for the toll Tom's trial takes on Atticus). So, although the growing rift between the two genders becomes even more distinguished, the two children begin to understand the significance of each role.
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Post by conniesun on Jul 16, 2016 20:22:59 GMT
Scout does have to deal with the obvious and horrifying sexism in To Kill a Mockingbird; however, as she matures, she realizes the importance and strength of female role models. Calpurnia, distinctly, influences her and introduces the difficulty of being female. "[Calpurnia] seemed glad to see me when I appeared in the kitchen, and by watching her I began to think there was some skill involved in being a girl" (Lee 154). Scout hates the idea of femininity during the earlier years of her childhood, describing a pink dress as a "penitentiary" and stubbornly choosing to wear only overalls, which give her comfort. But the presence of Calpurnia and Miss Maudie show that not all women are as demanding and oppressive as Aunt Alexandra. Although gender roles are restraints, especially for Scout, who grew up with male peers, they also helped the Maycomb society flourish at that time. The strength of many female characters is evident after the death of Tom Robinson, when Aunt Alexandra still manages to "act like a lady," and Scout chooses to as well.
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Post by tsharman on Aug 9, 2016 23:21:59 GMT
It is interesting that although the characters express sexist views, Lee hardly addresses this issue. Throughout the book, Atticus makes no speeches or statements about sexism and Scout treats it as normal, almost ignoring the issue. Atticus claims that "all men are created equal," yet he does not address problems like the inability of women to serve on the Alabama jury (Lee 274). It mystifies me why Lee would fail to address this issue.
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Post by kaylagarcia on Aug 11, 2016 21:39:20 GMT
I agree with your analysis of sexism in the novel. Being that Scout is the female lead in the story, she faces things that a male lead would not have to. Aunt Alexandra is constantly reminding her to talk, act, and dress more like a lady. Scout believes that girly things are bad and she will do anything to avoid being called a girl. She enjoys playing with her brother and Dill and if she behaves too much like a 'girl' then she will not be able to play with them. Women are necessary to cook and clean but they rarely leave the house as a gentleman must to earn a pay. They are not allowed to serve on a jury or work any job in the judicial system because they are considered too 'frail.' Aunt Alexandra comes to help Atticus raise the children and also takes over the duties in the kitchen. As Scout matures, she female role model is Calpurnia. She discovered that being a girl actually involves having positive traits and abilities instead of lacking them as she thought before.
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Post by laceyredinger6 on Aug 14, 2016 19:53:03 GMT
I agree, Scout being the female lead is different in that she dresses and acts like a boy. But how could she know any different she is surrounded by boys and men all the time. The only thing she knows of "being a women" is from Aunt Alexandria, telling her to act more like a woman. That is where the sexism comes in that Aunt Alexandria is very traditional that you must be proper and lady like.
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Post by evankinney on Aug 14, 2016 22:06:37 GMT
I don't think that we necessarily justify misogyny due to the time period per se, but rather we acknowledge the misogyny and the fact that it happened during that time, and we understand that the actions were justified then but not now.
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