Mr. Raymond explains that he pretends to be drunk in order to make the townspeople believe he is immoral and not a threat to his mixed-race relationship. He does this to cope with the racism and prejudice he faces in the community.
Mr. Raymond means that he pretends to drink alcohol to give people an explanation for his behavior, while in reality, he is not drinking alcohol. This helps others accept his unconventional behavior by providing a socially acceptable explanation.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Mr. Raymond is known for drinking Coca-Cola from a paper bag that he presents as containing alcohol. He pretends to be drunk to explain his behavior and to give people a reason why he acts the way he does.
In Mr. Dolphus Raymond's bottle bag, there is not alcohol, as many assume, but actually just Coca-Cola. He pretends to drink whiskey from it in order to give the townspeople a reason to explain his behavior of siding with African Americans.
In chapter 20 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Mr. Raymond justifies his behavior by explaining that he pretends to be a drunk to give others in Maycomb a reason for his unconventional lifestyle. He prefers to live outside the social norms of the town and by pretending to be a drunk, he can navigate through his life without drawing more attention or criticism from the community.
Yes, Mr. Raymond in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is perceived as an alcoholic by the residents of Maycomb because he often carries around a brown bag that appears to contain alcohol. However, it is later revealed that the contents of the bag are not alcoholic but soda water. Mr. Raymond pretends to be drunk to give the townspeople a reason for his unconventional behavior.
Mr. Dolphus Raymond's big secret is that he pretends to be a drunkard to give the townspeople a reason for his behavior, when in reality he is not actually drinking alcohol but instead hides his true lifestyle and choice to marry a black woman. He does this to avoid the prejudices and judgment of the community.
He said it made his life better.
Mr. Raymond tells them this because they are children and they understand this. page 203
Mr. Raymond tells them this because they are children and they understand this
Mr. Raymond tells them this because they are children and they understand this
Mr. Raymond tells them this because they are children and they understand this
Mr. Raymond tells them this because they are children and they understand this. page 203