The actions of the black characters in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird perfectly demonstrate how to act rightly. Calpurnia was one of the characters who acted rightly. When Calpurnia brings Jem Finch and Scout Finch to her church, Lula, another member of the First Purchase Church congregation tells Calpurnia, Atticus Finch's housekeeper, that "it has nothing to do with the white chillum here... it's Isn't our church Miss Cal?" (Lee) Lula is saying that the First Purchase Church is a blacks-only church, which means whites are not allowed. When Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to "their" church, Lula is upset because Jem and Scout are white, so she wasn't happy to see them there. However, when Calpurnia feels his prejudices towards her children, she defends herself by saying "It's the same God, isn't it?" (Lee,) Calpurnia behaves rightly because she defends white people. If both whites and blacks worship the same God, it shouldn't matter which church they go to. Praising one God unites the world and creates brotherhood in the community. He thinks it shouldn't matter what color people are, they should be allowed to pray in any church they want since there is actually only one God. It is showing the equality of all people in the eyes of God, regardless of their race and culture . It emphasizes equality by bringing white people along; Scout and Jem, in a black church. Calpurnia shows justice by presenting fairness. She believes that whites and blacks can be together at least once in the eyes of God. For her, no one should be excluded from the presence of God, therefore everyone should be welcomed into the house of God, the Church. Finally, this quote shows Calpurnia's act of being rightfully... middle of paper... in her home as her husband is helpless as she has to take care of herself and her children. He thinks it's not Tom's fault that he was accused of something he didn't do. He wants to help her knowing that Tom is accused of a serious crime and no one wants to hire his wife to work so that he can't earn money. The reverend's actions in raising money for Helen show how the black community is willing to help the Robinson family. They also really appreciate how Atticus Finch, a white man, is ready and willing to defend Tom in court, who is a black man, regardless of the criticism he will receive from the blinkered racists who make up the majority of white people. Maycomb company. Ultimately this is how Calpurnia, Reverend Skyes and members of the black community show an act of justice, both in church and at home, is shown and demonstrated in the novel..
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