Dolphus Raymond: An Inspiring Perspective
Dolphus Raymond was a very monumental metaphorical figure in To Kill a Mockingbird. He was the town’s disgrace, thus he depressed behind an alcohol addiction. He taught the children to gaze past appearances and look to true courage. He explains, “I try to give ‘em a reason, you see. It helps folks if they can latch onto a reason. When I come to town, which is seldom, if I weave a little and drink out of this sack, folks can say Dolphus Raymond’s in the clutches of whiskey- that’s why he won’t change his ways. He can’t help himself, that’s why he lives the way he does” (Lee 228).
Dolphus Raymond’s perspective is very genuine and raw. This lesson is very applicable to my life, and the life’s of others surrounding me. Many of us desire to be true to our own personality, but are discouraged by the mere possibility of being judged. People tend to see things and demote others due to the various situations. This is all done on appearance. No one saunters up to someone to ask why they dress like a slob. People just tend to begin to sort you due to this. Prejudice actions are like trials without hearings.
In my personal life I witness people forming stereotypes about certain groups or people. I sometimes am influenced by what I hear. I always attempt to leave my own perspective about certain people to be altered on my own content. I have found that people are ruthless about the manner in which people act. If someone commits an action that is frowned upon by others, it tends to blow over if there is an excuse going around. People see these excuses as solid evidence. If someone were to do the same thing without an excuse, the punishment would be much more severe.
I have come to believe that Dolphus is ignoring the judgment factor. I admire that in his character, and have begun to attempt to apply similar maxims in my own lifestyle. This character has guided me to an epiphany that physical appearance is not only skin deep. People can plaster rumor on you. This calls for true character to ignore, and forget. Dolphus is armed with a fake drinking problem, but others are not as creative. We let things ruin us no matter the situation. Dolphus has taught me to allow other to promote their rude and cowardly remarks, but to never allow them to be plastered on me.
Dolphus Raymond was a very monumental metaphorical figure in To Kill a Mockingbird. He was the town’s disgrace, thus he depressed behind an alcohol addiction. He taught the children to gaze past appearances and look to true courage. He explains, “I try to give ‘em a reason, you see. It helps folks if they can latch onto a reason. When I come to town, which is seldom, if I weave a little and drink out of this sack, folks can say Dolphus Raymond’s in the clutches of whiskey- that’s why he won’t change his ways. He can’t help himself, that’s why he lives the way he does” (Lee 228).
Dolphus Raymond’s perspective is very genuine and raw. This lesson is very applicable to my life, and the life’s of others surrounding me. Many of us desire to be true to our own personality, but are discouraged by the mere possibility of being judged. People tend to see things and demote others due to the various situations. This is all done on appearance. No one saunters up to someone to ask why they dress like a slob. People just tend to begin to sort you due to this. Prejudice actions are like trials without hearings.
In my personal life I witness people forming stereotypes about certain groups or people. I sometimes am influenced by what I hear. I always attempt to leave my own perspective about certain people to be altered on my own content. I have found that people are ruthless about the manner in which people act. If someone commits an action that is frowned upon by others, it tends to blow over if there is an excuse going around. People see these excuses as solid evidence. If someone were to do the same thing without an excuse, the punishment would be much more severe.
I have come to believe that Dolphus is ignoring the judgment factor. I admire that in his character, and have begun to attempt to apply similar maxims in my own lifestyle. This character has guided me to an epiphany that physical appearance is not only skin deep. People can plaster rumor on you. This calls for true character to ignore, and forget. Dolphus is armed with a fake drinking problem, but others are not as creative. We let things ruin us no matter the situation. Dolphus has taught me to allow other to promote their rude and cowardly remarks, but to never allow them to be plastered on me.