Quotes Flashcards
Mockingbird quote
“They don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”
Atticus Court-racism-unfairness quote
“When it’s a white man’s word against a black man’s, the white man always wins.”
Atticus understanding others quote
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Atticus quote on courage
“When you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.”
Eulogist quote on the extreme racism
“But if you look at the bloodshed, it is red. It is just like yours!”
Mr Ward passion and courage quote
“Some things are worth dying for.”
Mr Ward guilt quote
“He was guilty…just as guilty as the ones who pulled the trigger.”
Biased judge quote
“Provoked by outside influence.”
Segregation quote, mayor
“We’ve got two cultures down here…black and white and that’s how it’s going to stay.”
Hatred Mrs Pell
“Hatred isn’t something you’re born with, it gets taught.”
Mr Ward quote on inequality
If you were a Negro, nobody would give a damn what you thought.
Mr Ward’s focus on Rights persisting quote
Just don’t lose sight of whose rights are being violated!
Quote that sums up view of society
“If you ain’t better than a nigger, son, who are you better than?”
Ward desperation quote
Where does it come from? All this hatred?
Ward personality quote
Not only do I HAVE the guts I have the AUTHORITY!
