The Character:
Dill
The Interview:
Is Maycomb a good place to live in?
My Aunt says Maycomb is great. I find that Maycomb is jolly fine. Scout, Jem, Cal and all. Maycomb is interesting too. With Boo and everything. Though i find Meridian better. But i find... um... the prejudice against the negros.
Too hardcore for my taste. But other than that. I like it. Alot. Why'd you think that i spend every summer here?
You find the Justice System prejudiced?
Yea. My Dad, who is a very righteous man, told me never to treat negros differently. He told me there were the same as us. Humans. He called it "racial discrimination". I find it sick. Sick sick sick sick sick. Like Boo stabbing people with scissors. Maycomb people hurt the negros. Its just not fair.
Do you think the people in Maycomb are friendly?
Friendly? Not as friendly as those in Meridian, but people in Maycomb... hmm.... friendly enough. Though there have been a few exceptions. Mr. Ewell is one of those black sheep. If i remember clearly, he was the one who tried to hurt Scout and Jem. Mr. Radley too. Nearly shot Jem. Um.. Mrs Dubose was never friendly to anybody, though i couldn't see any reason why. But there are more friendly people than unfriendly.
What are your views about the recent Tom Robinson trial?
It is not fair. Mr. Finch convinced the whole court that Tom was innocent. Yet, all those bad white men proclaimed him guilty. There was no medical evidence. There was no way Tom could have done such a thing. He was an honest man! Mr. Finch tried so hard. Yet, just because he was a negro, Tom had become ... guilty...
If this is justice, that how can i walk the streets knowing that i am safe from all those bad men?
Do you think Mr. Finch made the right choice when he chose to represent Tom?
Yes! Definitely a YES! His choice has motivated me to become a lawyer like him. I want to bring justice to all those negros out there who have been unfairly treated by the system. I don't see why white men don't like negros. Aren't they both men? Mr. Finch is inspiring. His choice to represent Tom has shown to me that there are still good people in this world.
Do you find any change in Maycomb after the court case?
No. None. Tom was forgotten. Like ashes scattered into the wind. He was forgotten.
So, Maycomb is not a good place to live in?
I find that Maycomb is a good place to live in. Only if you shut yourself up at home all day long, enjoying your life for what it is. The reality is just too ugly. However, if you are able to be righteous and have to courage to right wrongs, Maycomb would be a fantastic place to live in. In fact, the world would become your playing field. Wherever you go, you would be respected. Maycomb. It is a good place to experience things. With such diversity, you can learn alot from the "Maycombians".
