... book took place a white woman's word was taken over an African American male even if they knew he wasn"t. guilty. Jem finally learns this lesson after Tom is accused. I feel this because of the explanation Jem gave Scout before she squashed a roly-poly bug. "Why couldn't I mash him?" Scout said. Because they don't bother you."(238) I thought it was important for the ... that people think he's crazy and some attack him because of that even though they don't really know him or what he is really like. The lesson relates to me because I once actually thought of this lesson before I read thi...

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... important lessons Atticus teaches Scout is that people are people no matter their race, social class, or past, and they deserve respect. The first experience with the lesson of people is people no matter what is with Walter Cunningham. It's the first day is school, and the teacher is new to the area. When ... to treat them right. Also, you shouldn't think you're better than that person if you're doing better off then them. The second encounter with this lesson is with Boo Radley. The Radleys are Scout's neighbors, and they have an interesting story behind them. But long story short, Mr....

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... and perhaps Walter's place she would not have been so abrupt in informing her of the stereotype about the Cunningham family. Scout needs to learn the important lesson of viewing things from someone else's perspective. Atticus recognizes this and talks to her about it on page 30. " "If you can learn a simple ... consider things from his point of view ... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."" It takes Scout some time to learn this lesson. As the novel progresses, she learns more about seeing things from the other persons perspective through reminders and experiences. She...

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... his will to teach others. One can begin with his children, whom he teaches many things. A prominent example is when he teaches his son Jem a lesson by insisting that he go and read to the sardonic, ageing neighbour, Mrs. Dubose, whose garden young Jem tore apart in rage at her bitter words. ... This excerpt from the novel illustrates the lesson he was trying to teach:..She had her own views about things, a little different from mine maybe. . .son, I told you that if you hadn't ... understand what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand....

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... Scout very essential things about life on a daily basis. Scout looked up to Atticus and had tremendous respect for him, so she took everything he told her very seriously. Each lesson he taught her, she hung on to desperately and remembered it in her daily life. He once told her that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because all they do ... , Scout agrees "it'd be sort of like shootin' a mockingbird -He also tells her not to judge people until you "climb into their shoes and walk around a while-. She applies this lesson to her life also with more than one person. When Jem was acting stran...

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... family. From this experience they learned that they shouldn't have listened to what the towns people had said about Boo Radley. They shouldn't have judged him before getting to know him. Later on in Scout's life she met a man named Dolphus Raymond. The whole town thought he was a drunk and everyone talked ... This goes to show that people should get to know someone before judging them by others have said. Another early mistake in judgement taught the children a valuable lesson about courage. They learned that courage is all about doing what feels right. Jem learned this lesson when he got...

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... never heal; and Jem and Scout who were forced to learn how unfair life can really be, because of him. The lesson they were faced with was one that would stay with them for as long as they lived, and that lesson was how one person's cruel actions can affect so many innocent people, and change their lives forever. Jem and Scout ... . Nonetheless, slowly but surely, the children learned through experience that you can never judge someone or their actions without having heard their side of the story. Perhaps the most sobering lesson of all, however, was the realization that prejudice can be ...

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... tries to explain to Uncle Jack that children should be treated equally with respect no matter what age they are. Parents often put themselves before children to encourage respect to adults, but he believes they are equal in respect. Atticus's parenting style is both unique and different than ... person until you consider things from his point of view- until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." (Lee 85). This lesson was used throughout the story in many situations Jen and Scout went through. Altogether, Atticus raised his children much different than parents in the 1930's. ......

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... most importantly, learns to assume responsibility for himself and others. His childish misconceptions soon disappear as he grows to become a man. Along the path to maturation, Jem first encounters the lesson of humility. Previously, he and his sister had felt the need to brag about almost anything they could. However, a certain incident involving a dog with problems changes all that for Jem ... the story progresses. Previously, the children assumed that those who could fight and shoot well possessed the greatest courage. Jem's perspective changes when one lonely, crabby old woman gives ...

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... treats everyone evenly. Scout was fortunate to have a non-judgmental father figure like Atticus Finch. Secondly scout was lucky to have Ms. Dubose as a neighbor. Without realizing it, Scout learned a lesson about bravery from Ms. Dubose. Ms. Dubose was a morphine addict. After she became sick, and knew she would not be around much longer, she managed to kick her addiction so ... with his thoughts. Killing Bob will defiantly stay in Boo's mind until the day he dies. Scout learned about bravery and how to put others in front of you. This lesson will most likely have a greater effect on Sc...

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... named after it. But the face of humanity has not changed because of this movie. Every movie usually contains a message, and this one certainly does. Besides the easy to read lesson of prejudice and fighting against it displayed by the accusations from the public racists and by Atticus Finch's determination and open mind is easy to see. But, the rumors of ... Arthur "Boo" Radley reflect ignorance and teach a beautiful lesson. The reaction of the general public was learning or amplifying these certain morals we should not overlook. It also showed a very adult situation seen through a chil...

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... in this novel as he has experienced the evils of human nature yet he still he keeps his faith of human goodness. He tries to teach his children the moral lesson of people possessing both good and bad qualities and to appreciate the good ones and try and understand the bad ones. Scout finally learns this ... lesson towards the end of the book when she finally sees Boo as a person and not a menace. Another major theme of the story is education. The book stresses how important it ... ...

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The novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, tells a story about a young girl named Scout who learns a valuable lesson on the evil of prejudice, true courage, and not to judge others. Set in the mid 1930s, Scout Finch lives with her older brother, Jem, and her father Atticus. Scout ... Radley. When she first meets him, she learns how unfair she had been to him, believing all the horrible stories without actually knowing him. Harper Lee's timeless classic teaches a great lesson to many readers. She strongly emphasizes the rights and equality of all people. Many themes are contained in the novel, such as...

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... with cement. Jem finds out it was Mr. Radley who did it, and when asked why he told them it was dying. Jem then asked Atticus who says it looked healthy. He knows that after asking Atticus if the tree was dying, that Mr. Radley lied to them, and Jem could not figure out why he would lie to them if they ... his actions resulted in him having to read to Mrs. Dubose aloud for two hours every day, after school for a month. After he completes this punishment, Mrs. Dubose dies, but before she does she had her maid fix Jem a candy box. It contained a white, waxy camellia surrounded by damp cot...

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... (P.69) that Mr Brockelhurst has laid upon her and that he has "weakly and pompously repeated second-hand from Mrs Reed" (P.69). Jane learns another valuable lesson from Helen through the conversation on page 68-70. She learns to guide her emotion with reason. For example, when herself and Helen are in Miss Temples room ... morning, Helen is dead. Although Jane is very sad about Helens death, she appreciates that she was able to spend the last treasured moments with Helen before her death. Helens death has a big impact on Jane as she had lost her closest friend and companion but she lear...

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... shunned in his hometown, Maycomb, but he is simply too admirable if a person to be shunned for long. After the trial, he is held in the same high regard as before. Although Atticus seems mellow and even old-fashioned, many of his beliefs are quite revolutionary. He allows Calpurnia, the cook, to be a member of his family. He gives her full ... . Jem emerges as a leader and helps Scout understand how to get along in school and reminds her to respect Atticus and their other elders. Before the end of the novel, Jem shows signs of having learned a positive lesson from the trial. After seeing...

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... , Atticus says his most important line in the book, " remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Through clarifications from Mrs. Maudie, Scout accepts her father's words. Atticus also teaches his kids a lesson when he defends Tom Robinson, an innocent black person. Although Atticus knew from the instant he accepted the case that Tom had no chance, he had to do his duty ... Atticus' good heart that Cal's black church accepted the children. Atticus has probably built a better name for his family than Aunt Alexandria would have, had she lived with the Finches. Before reading To Kill a Moc...

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... Louise Finch, learns valuable lessons on the evil of prejudice present in her Southern town of Maycomb, on the true nature of courage, and on the dangers of judging others before "...climbing into their skin and walking around in it." Set in the mid 1930s, Scout Finch is a young girl living with her older brother, Jem, and her lawyer father. Being ... the end of the book Scout realizes how untrue it is to follow the crowd, and beleive in what other people tell you too. Harper Lee's timeless classic teaches a great lesson to many readers, one that we can all learn about. This story teach...

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... accused with raping a teenage white girl. Naturally, the community reacts to Atticus' accepting such a controversial case by taunting him with names and jeers, which also sting his children. A few nights before the trial is set to begin, Atticus is told by some black residents that some angry whites have threatened to kill the imprisoned Tom, so he "guards" his client's safety ... Boo again, Scout is convinced of Boo's goodness, and realizes the error of her ways. She also has a newfound respect for her father, who had obviously learned the same lesson many years before. The most import...

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... sick as she was, it's all right to take anything to make it easier, but it wasn't all right for her. She said she meant to break herself of it before she died, and that's what she did" (Lee 111). Mrs. Dubose chose this battle because she did not want to die addicted to morphine. Atticus views Mrs. Dubose's actions as ... her- I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you"re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do. M...

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... , Atticus says his most important line in the book, " remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Through clarifications from Mrs. Maudie, Scout accepts her father's words. Atticus also teaches his kids a lesson when he defends Tom Robinson, an innocent black person. Although Atticus knew from the instant he accepted the case that Tom had no chance, he had to do his duty ... Atticus" good heart that Cal's black church accepted the children. Atticus has probably built a better name for his family than Aunt Alexandria would have, had she lived with the Finches. Before reading To Kill a Moc...

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... from whom Scout learns. She is a kind of maternal figure in the absence of Scout's mother. When her house burns down in chapter eight, Scout and Jem learn an invaluable lesson from Miss Maudie about strength in the face of adversity. Explanation of Chapters 9 - 14 ("Part 2") As Scout's fights with school children, and her cousin Francis, would suggest, the trial is ... of disarming the situation. When Scout and the boys arrive on the scene, they don't truly comprehend what is happening. Scout does not understand these men intend to kill Tom before he can even go to trial. It is the chil...

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... most vital event from which Jem learned about the "real world" was the Tom Robinson trial. Jem was effected by the experience before, during, and after it had taken place. For example, he had to deal with ridicule and humiliation before the trial when people accused his "father of taking the wrong side." Afterwards, he was still haunted by the unfairness and ... its final verdict. Jem was deeply touched by the trial, and through that, he learned a lot about the world and all of the people in it. Perhaps the most important lesson Jem learned was not about racism, yet about fear and press...

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... with David's mother. David is subjected to what can only be described as the arrival of the end of his idyllic childhood. " A last look with his ill - opened black eyes, before the door was shut " An unexpected invitation to Peggottys brother's house in Yarmouth is a pleasant surprise for David. He and Peggotty visit her brother, Ham, and on arrival home, a bigger ... of Victoriana was one of morals and prejudice. The idea that children should be seen and not heard plays a large part in David's later upbringing, and I believe David learns a valuable lesson about how he is to respond to ...

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... ? Exposure to prejudice is usually hurtful and you can have a feeling of shock or disgust. However, from being exposed to prejudice one can mature, and learn that prejudice is wrong. Before one can truly understand prejudice, one must observe it. There are scenarios where children grow up around prejudice. Some children embrace the prejudice, and others look on in disgust. Scout ... treat Jews like that. Jem, it's not right to persecute anybody, is it? [...] [Miss Gates] was talking with Miss Stephanie Crawford, I heard her say it's time somebody taught them [Negroes] a lesson," (247). I...

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