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Post by MsElliott on Oct 23, 2015 3:27:26 GMT
What is revealed about Atticus' values when he says that he is "not for preserving polite fiction at the expense of human life?" What is the 'fiction' that he is referring to?
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Post by emilyhadzalic on Nov 12, 2015 22:14:44 GMT
The 'fiction' Atticus is referring to is society's idea of a lady. It was unnaccebpatble for ladies at that time to fall in love with black men. So by proescuting Tom Robinson, an innocent person's life will be lost for the sake of Mayella Ewell's status as a proper lady. Atticus reveals that he believes it's wrong to prioritise someone's reputation over someone else's life.
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