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Chapter 26-Mrs. Gates states that "over here we don't believe in persecuting anybody" because "persecution comes from people who are prejudiced."
What do we learn
that reveals her hypocrisy?
Scout remembers Mrs. Gates being very vocal about her disdain for the Ewell family, showing her own prejudices.
Scout had overheard Mrs. Gates saying prejudiced things against black people as she left Tom Robinson's trial
Scout recalls Mrs. Gates speaking negatively about Boo Radley due to his reclusive nature, thereby showing her own prejudice
Scout recollects Mrs. Gates condemning foreigners and immigrants in a conversation, displaying her own prejudiced attitudes



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Final answer:

Mrs. Gates' hypocrisy is exposed through Scout's recollection of her prejudice towards the Ewell family, black people, and Boo Radley.


Explanation:

The hypocrisy in Mrs. Gates' statement is revealed through Scout's recollection of Mrs. Gates displaying her own prejudices in various instances:

  • Scout remembers Mrs. Gates being vocal about her disdain for the Ewell family, showing prejudice.
  • Scout overhears Mrs. Gates making prejudiced comments against black people at Tom Robinson's trial.
  • Scout recalls Mrs. Gates speaking negatively about Boo Radley, showing her prejudice towards him.

These instances demonstrate Mrs. Gates' hypocrisy by contradicting her claim of not believing in persecution based on prejudice.


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