Article on An Interview with Scout

Running head: FEATURE ARTICLE – AN INTERVIEW WITH SCOUT
FEATURE ARTICLE – AN INTERVIEW WITH SCOUT
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FEATURE ARTICLE – AN INTERVIEW WITH SCOUT1
RACISM – A NUISANCE WITHIN THE SOCIETY
Guardian Correspondent: An interview of Maycomb resident Miss Scout Finch on the
Tom Robinson trial from the Asian perspective. The article is aimed at highlighting the issues
that are faced by the dark-skinned people in relation to the oppression that they faced at the hand
of the fair-skinned people. The article addresses the society at large on the racist practices that
are maintained within the social matters. The article addresses the long-term implications of the
implementation of the racism within the society.
Racism is an acquired trait on the part of the human beings. The trait is developed in the
minds of the human beings due to the societal influence on the mindset of the children in the
society. Should Scout be forced into developing a racist attitude rather than having a humanistic
attitude towards the society? Should the society not maintain the non-biased nature of the Scout
towards the judgement of the activities that have been going on around her.
Scout in Maycomb County
Scout is a very jovial child who has clearly been enjoying her childhood in the Maycomb
County. She is very happy to roam around in the locality in the companionship of her friends and
her brother. However, the mention of the trial of Tom Robinson puts on a grave look on the
innocent and jovial face of Scout.
Racist Prejudices – Context and Impact
The American society has been plagued with the issues of racism in the present days. The
dark-skinned people residing within the American society are facing various types of humiliation
within the given society on a daily basis. Tom Robinson, the accused, as described by Scout is a