Theme Of Discrimination In To Kill A Mockingbird By John Wyndham

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INTRO: add your own intro... BODY 1: It was crucial for John Wyndham to incorporate discrimination into the novel because it is a serious problem that society faces today. Throughout the whole book there are examples of discrimination. When Aunt Harriet comes to visit David’s mother, a clear statement of discrimination is revealed. “‘It’s such a little thing, you see. It’s nothing much.’ ‘Nothing much!’ snapped my mother. ‘You have the effrontery to bring your monster into my house, and tell me it’s nothing much!’ ‘Monster!’ Aunt Harriet’s voice sounded as though she had been slapped.’” (Page 70) Since she had learned discrimination from an early age, Emily goes from loving her new niece to calling her a monster. No matter how big or small the offence, the people of Waknuk dealt with it by either killing the person or sending them away. Society’s laws today protect people from these extreme situations. However, people that are different can still be the target of cruel jokes and isolation. Either way,…show more content…
David’s father became angry with his son because he did not admit to helping Sophie, a deviation, escape. Because of this David’s father decides to hit him. At the end of page 52 David lies in bed after his whipping, wishing he could have kept Sophie’s secret. “‘I couldn’t help it, Sophie,’ I sobbed, ‘I couldn’t help it,’” The implication that the author makes is that David’s beating is even worse since he was standing up for his friend. Child abuse still takes place today. There are many examples in The Chrysalids where discrimination leads to violence. David’s father kills animals because they are slightly different from other animals of their species. John Wyndham suggests that people should not exert violence towards someone who is different. In Waknuk and modern day there are good hearted people and other people who are violent. Society will only improve if people like David

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