The other day as Jem and I passed by Mrs Dubose stationed on her porch, she hollered at us, "your father's no better then the n-word and trash he works for!" I have resent the constant beating by the local towns people. I got accustomed to the constant insults about our lack of a moral compass, however I hate it just the same. At times I am terrified on the inside but ignore the mean words and hold my head high. Why are people so mean to one another deliberately persecuting each other with hurtful words. Racial prejudice is the worst form of evil it bruises and destroys and spreads like poison. Sometimes I feel sympathy for our friends the "white folk" because they just don't understand. I am optimistic this world can be a better place and people have the capacity to do good. Mrs Dubose vile behaviour towards jem and I confirms that segregation is present, however threatened by their father Atticus' persistent defending of a black man. Segregation is a way for the white population to hold on to the power and subsequently make the black people feel hopeless and helpless. Atticus tries to breakdown the walls the segregate people by ignoring the imaginary line and helping someone because he believed it was the right thing and they needed help, subjecting both himself and his family to increase scrutiny. 

-Scout