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What does mr Raymond mean when he says that his drinking.ain't honest but it's might helpful to folks?
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.
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.
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 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 is Mr Dolphus Raymond's big secret?
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.
How does mr. Raymond explain his pretense about drinking?
He said it made his life better.
Is Mr Raymond in To Kill a Mockingbird an alcoholic?
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.
How does the children learn that mr. dolphus Raymond is not what they think he is?
During the court case, the children talk to Mr Raymond, and he explains how the brown bag only contains Coke, not whiskey, and that sometimes it's easier to pretend to not care, than to explain why he prefers to live with the Negro population of Maycomb.
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 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.
Why does mr Raymond share this with the children?
Mr. Raymond tells them this because they are children and they understand this. page 203
Why is Mr. Raymond willing to let the children in on the secret?
Mr. Raymond tells them this because they are children and they understand this
