beloved aticus is shown to be a racist. the novel set in the 1950s civil rights movement is an elderly aticus and attending a ku klux klan meeting. he has racist opinions about his black neighbors and clients and he says that he doesn t believe black people should be a part of civil society. this is really shocking to readers. reporter: mockingbird fans say it s ruining my life. another adding it literally broke my heart. the reclusive author is keeping sighlent but in a statement called watchman bold and unflinching saying the question of atticus s racism is one of the most important and critical elements of this novel and it should be considered in the context of the book s broader moral themes.
meeting. we see atticus darker side. he has, frankly, racist opinions about his black neighbors and clients, and he says he doesn t believe black people should be a part of civil society. this is really shocking to readers. mockingbird fans on social media say lee s new atticus is quote, ruining my life. another adding that it literally broke my heart. the author is staying silent but according to the news lee s publicist calls watch man, bold. they say the question of atticus s racism is one of the most important and critical elements in this novel, and it should be considered in the context of the book. the heroic and more human atticus finch may be hitting shelves at the right time.