Final answer:
In 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Mr. Dolphus Raymond's supposed alcoholism is revealed to be false; he actually drinks Coca-Cola instead of alcohol as a pretext for his non-conformist lifestyle.
Step-by-step explanation:
In To Kill a Mockingbird, the children find out that Mr. Dolphus Raymond's supposed is false. They learn that he pretends to drink alcohol from a paper sack when it is actually Coca-Cola. Mr. Raymond uses this ruse to provide the townspeople an explanation for his lifestyle choices that they can understand and accept, notably his decision to live with the black community and have biracial children. This revelation is an example of one of the broader themes in the novel, which explores how people may wear masks to conform to societal expectations or to protect themselves from the judgments of others. Mr. Raymond’s apparent state of like a mask that helps him navigate the complexities of living in a racially divided Southern town.