"Scout," said Atticus, "n*****-lover is just one of those terms that don't mean anything...trashy people use it when they think somebody's favoring Negroes over and above themselves."
During the 1930's, racism was very strong in the southern states and segregation was in effect. In this point of the book, Atticus is giving scout a lesson in how racism works. He's explaining the power of language, not only as a way to shame those who don't fit the racist line, but also to set the terms of the debate.
In what Atticus was saying, I think he should've refrased it in a way that wasn't very bias toward negroes, because then it looks like he's favoring black people over white people, in hoping that that idea rubs off on Scout.
I do agree with you. I believe Atticus should have rephrased how he said it. I think it was a little biased/ bad wording. Because while he's explaining to scout about it he's insulting the people who are saying the racist commentary.
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