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Im pretty sure he has mixed children, and that was viewed upon as strange
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∙ 12y ago
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.
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∙ 12y agoHe was just drinking coke.
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What big secret did Mr and Mrs Dursley want to keep?
What big seceret did Mr. and Mrs.Dursley want to keep
Who do scout and dill run into after they left the courtroom?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond
Mr Dolphus Raymond gave Dill a drink of what to settle his stomach?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond gave Dill a drink of Coca-Cola to settle his stomach. However, he led others to believe that he was drinking alcohol, when in fact it was only Coca-Cola in a bottle.
What is in mr dolphus Raymond's bottle bag?
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.
Who is mr dolphus in the book to kill a mokingbird?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond is a white man in "To Kill a Mockingbird" who pretends to be drunk so that society will have an explanation for his choices, like having a biracial family. He is empathetic towards others who are judged by society and tries to help them cope with injustices they face.
Which characters from the book to kill a mockingbird were not in the movie?
Dolphus Raymond, Aunt Alexandria, Mr. Link Deas, and Miss Rachel
How is Mr Dolphus Raymond different from the rest of the members of the community?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond is different from the rest of the community because he is in love with a black woman, which was not accepted. He had children with her who are mixed races and also are not accepted in the community. In order to live the life he wishes to, Mr. Dolphus Raymond carries a bottle around of what everyone thinks is whiskey in a paper bag and drinks it. However, the drink is actually Coca-Cola, but he acts like a drunk because it allows everyone to think that he is too drunk to realize what he is doing is wrong.
What does the audience learn about Mr. Dolphus Raymond?
The audience learns that Mr. Dolphus Raymond is a white man who pretends to be drunk because he prefers the company of Black people over the judgmental attitudes of white people in the town. He is sympathetic to the struggles of Black people and chooses to live on the margins of society to avoid facing prejudice.
When did Mr Dussel move in the secret annex?
Mr. Dussel moved into the secret annex in November 1942.
What was unusual about mr Dolphus Raymond?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond was unusual in Maycomb because he was a wealthy white man who socialized with African Americans and was rumored to drink alcohol out of a paper bag. In reality, he was pretending to be a drunk to provide a cover for his defiance of racial norms in a deeply segregated society.
Why did mr. Dolphus Raymond's fiance die?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond's fiance died because of the pressure and social stigma she faced from their interracial relationship, which caused her distress and ultimately led to her death. The intolerance and discrimination against their relationship took a toll on her mental and emotional well-being.
Who gives Dill a sip of coke in to kill a mockingbird?
Miss Rachel Haverford gives Dill a sip of coke in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
