Discussing the Tom Robinson case with Uncle Jack, Atticus refers to “Maycomb’s usual disease.” What does he mean? Why doesn’t he suffer from it?

Discussing the Tom Robinson case with Uncle Jack, Atticus refers to “Maycomb’s usual disease.” What does he mean?

Atticus means that people in Maycomb have racial prejudices towards black men.

Explanation:

To Kill a Mockingbird is Harper Lee's coming-of-age novel and a classic of  modern American literature. Published in 1960, the novel is set in the fictional town of Maycomb.

In Chapter 8, Atticus, who defends a black man called Tom Robinson, discusses his case with Uncle Jack. When he refers to Maycomb's 'usual disease', Atticus is actually talking about the prejudices against black people. He is aware that the town criticizes him for defending Tom. The people are convinced that Tom is guilty and has to pay the price. Atticus is hoping that his children would not catch this 'disease', or, in other words, that they will not develop these prejudices.

Why doesn’t he suffer from it?

Atticus is a rare example of a man who shows understanding for other people, regardless of whether they deserve it or not.

Explanation:

Throughout the book, Atticus shows that he is different from the majority of people in Maycomb. Not only does he have understanding for black people, but he also understands other people who do not even deserve his sympathy. For instance, in Chapter 23, when Bob Ewell threatens him and spits in his face, Atticus understands his feelings and does not blame him for this reaction. Simply put, Atticus is full of compassion and does not judge other people. Moreover, his aim is to teach his children to follow in his footsteps.

11-32. the main character in the parable, the forgiving father, whose character remains constant throughout the story, is a picture of god. in telling the story, jesus identifies himself with god in his loving attitude to the lost. the younger son symbolizes the lost (the tax collectors and sinners of that day, luke 15: 1), and the elder brother represents the self-righteous (the pharisees and teachers of the law of that day, luke 15: 2). the major theme of this parable seems not to be so much the conversion of the sinner, as in the previous two parables of luke 15, but rather the restoration of a believer into fellowship with the father. in the first two parables, the owner went out to look for what was lost (luke 15: 1-10), whereas in this story the father waits and watches eagerly for his son's return. we see a progression through the three parables from the relationship of one in a hundred (luke 15: 1-7), to one in ten (luke 15: 8-10), to one in one (luke 15: 11-32), demonstrating god’s love for each individual and his personal attentiveness towards all humanity. we see in this story the graciousness of the father overshadowing the sinfulness of the son, as it is the memory of the father’s goodness that brings the prodigal son to repentance (romans 2: 4).

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