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What does scout wonder about MR. Raymond?
Scout wonders why Mr. Raymond chooses to live as an outcast and pretend to be drunk, when he is actually not. She is curious about his reasons for adopting this persona and living on the fringes of society.
What explanation does Mr. Raymond give for his behavior?
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.
What did dill and scout learn from Mr Raymond?
Scout and Dill learn that Mr. Raymond isn't an alcoholic. He has a black wife and some half-white half-black children. He acts drunk so that he can give people an excuse on why he lives the life he does. Not because he enjoys his life but because he's always drunk and doesn't know any better. He doesn't like the racial discrimination in Maycomb either.
Why does Mr Raymond say he pretends?
Mr. Raymond pretends to drink alcohol to give the appearance of being a drunk so that people in Maycomb won't question his relationships with black people. By doing so, he avoids scrutiny and prejudice from the racist community.
What does Mr Raymond drink from a paper bag in TKMB?
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.
Who is the wealthy white man who pretends to be a drunk?
Arthur Bach from the movie "Arthur" is a wealthy white man who pretends to be a drunk. He uses humor and alcohol to cope with his privileged but unfulfilling life.
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.
How does Mr. Raymond justify his behavior in chapter 20?
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.
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.
How does mr. Raymond explain his pretense about drinking?
He said it made his life better.
What do the children find out about mr Raymond?
That he is not actually a drunk, but rather acts like it so the town has an excuse of his lifestyle. When in reality, he just prefers blacks to whites.
Why does mr Raymond share this with the children?
Mr. Raymond tells them this because they are children and they understand this. page 203
