FREEDOM OF SPEECH. I don't
recall many specific examples of freedom of speech being denied, although Scout realizes
that, as a child, she is not always welcome to voice her opinion; an example is at the
missionary tea, when she holds her tongue while the "ladies" are making fun of her. Jem
also holds his tongue during his initial dealings with Mrs. Dubose--before he destroys
her camellias. Atticus obviously voices his opinion during his courtroom summation of
the Tom Robinson trial; and Miss Maudie always speaks what's on her mind, particularly
at the missionary circle tea.
FREEDOM OF
WORSHIP. I don't believe anyone is denied to worship freely, unless you
count the fact that Maycomb's Negroes must go to their own church; blacks were not
allowed at the white churches. Mr. Radley is devoutly religious, but he rarely attends
church. Atticus attends the Methodist church, while Miss Maudie chooses to attend the
Baptist church.
FREEDOM FROM
WANT. The Cunninghams are dirt poor, and Walter comes to school without
lunch. Bob Ewell spends all of his money on liquor, leaving his kids hungry and dirty.
Dill, on the other hand, gets plenty of gifts from his parents; however, he receives
little attention from them--the thing he wants
most.
FREEDOM FROM FEAR. Many
of the Finch neighbors fear going out late at night because of the rumors of Boo
Radley's bloodthirsty nature. Atticus fears that Tom Robinson will be taken from the
jail and lynched. The Finch family fears Bob Ewell after he makes threats against
Atticus following the trial.
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