To Kill A Mockingbird Injustice Quotes

The novel to kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, focuses on "Maycombs usual disease", but also shows the compassion and wisdom that can exist in the is most bleak areas. The prejudice throughout the novel comes from the fear to change what they have grown up with, and the lack of knowledge of Maycomb.

Atticus helps scout with interacting and showing her how to socialize with others while getting to know them. Atticus tries to teach scout that not everyone is going to like her but, as Atticus states, "no matter what anybody says to you, don't let them get your goat", (Chapter 9 page 101). He explains how scout should not let what people say influence her to think otherwise about something. At the same time, Atticus explains how she neither can judge anyone either, as Atticus formally says, "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view" [...] (chapter 3 page 39). Atticus wants scout to know and understand that it is wrong to judge or assume something about somebody if you don't know the accurate reason as to why they do what they do. Being the kind, respectful man Atticus is, he also wants to teach scout the right from wrong,

as he says, "it's not okay to hate anyone", (page 246). Atticus does not believe in hating one another for the fact that he is a powerful word and it is wrong to judge. Atticus tries to shape scouts character by teaching her how to interact and treat other people and the way he believes is right.

Wisdom is portrayed by Calpurnia throughout the novel and casted upon scout. Calpurnia believes and excepting people for who they are, and not what they act like or what they may seem, as she states, "there are some folks who don't eat like us. But you Ain't called on to contradict them at the table", (Page 32) Calpurnia sets an example that it is not right to judge someone based on their doings, because she is not to say whether it's right or wrong. Calpurnia is seen through scouts eyes as a second mother, and scout tells her, "so you just come right on into the kitchen when you feel lonesome", (chapter 12 page 154). Calpurnia wants scout to talk to her when she is lonely, or in need of help because she feels as if she is her mom, after all she is the closest she's got of a mom. Calpurnia, like Atticus, doesn't believe in judging others, and the neighbors know this to as stated in the book, "Calpurnia's message has been received by the neighborhood" (page 124). This message is how Calpurnia warns the neighbors about the things that go on or will happen in the town. As motherly figure, Calpurnia teaches scout wisdom throughout the novel and how to portray one's character.

The last character whom has the most impact on Scout would be Miss Maudie, teaching scout how to be a better person and how to improve her character.

Miss Maudie does not believe in bragging or spreading rumors about others. As she states, "people in there right minds never take pride in their talents", (page 130 chapter 10). Miss Maudie explains how people who are good will not except pride in their talents, they will be more quiet about them and keep it to themselves. Miss Maudie also shows great strength when her house gets burned down, as she states, "always wanted a smaller house. Gives more yard. Just think, I'll have more room for my azaleas now!", (chapter 8 page 97). Miss Maudie tries to overlook the negative side of her home being lost forever and tries to focus on the

positives.

The amount of people whom take an effect on Scout are endless. Wether it's giving Scout Wisdom, small advice, kindness, courage, or teaching her how to be a more social child, these people definitely take a great effect on scout in Lee's book "To Kill A Mocking Bird".