This phrase is used by Atticus Finch to suggest that someone who mistreats others based on the color of their skin is morally reprehensible. It reflects the theme of racism and prejudice in the book.
Atticus believes that a white man who does not respect all individuals, regardless of their race or social status, is considered trash. He values empathy, integrity, and respect for others as essential qualities of a true gentleman.
Atticus Finch calls a white man who cheats a black man "trash."
Atticus defines "trash" as a derogatory term used to describe individuals who lack moral values and integrity. In contrast, Aunt Alexandra views "trash" as a label for people who do not adhere to her strict societal standards and class distinctions. Ultimately, both characters use the term to emphasize the importance of character and behavior.
He was not happy with Mrs. Dubose's comments on his father, Atticus. Mrs. Dubose had said that Atticus is no better than black people and the trash he works for. Trash meaning defending Tom Robinson, a black man. Jem became angered and forgets his promise to Atticus and later tore out the majority of the camellias and their leaves in the front yard.
He says the worst thing you can do is cheat a black man out of money, it's twenty times worse because you're taking advantage out his ignorance because back then Africans weren't educated. Atticus said that no matter how high you family was or how rich you are, once you did that you were trash, plain and simple.
a trash can is 'une poubelle' (fem.) in French. It is named after the name of the man who made their use mandatory in Paris.
He was not a trash man, he was a sanitation engineer.
One Man's Trash was created in 1997.
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The people of Maycomb start to treat Atticus and the children with hostility and criticism as Atticus defends Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. They face prejudice and discrimination from the townspeople who disapprove of Atticus taking on the case and for allowing his children to be exposed to such controversy.
Atticus says that the only think that Mayella had done wrong, was to tempt a black man "and not an uncle but a young, strong black man," and her father had seen it. Now she is trying to erase the crime that she has done with another, by claiming that an innocent man had sexually assaulted her.