To Kill A Mockingbird Wisdom Quotes

What is wisdom to you? The definition of wisdom is the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement. That is pretty much how I would describe wisdom but if I had to add a little more, then I would say that wisdom is something you get when you have made peace with yourself. My favorite quote that I think best describes wisdom is “In learning to know other things and other minds, we become more intimately acquainted with ourselves and are to ourselves better worth knowing” said by Philip Gilbert Hamilton who was an English artist. Wisdom is a good trait to have because it can bring out the best in you and you can find peace with yourself. In the book To Kill A Mockingbird, wisdom is shown by Atticus, Jem, and Heck Tate.

Atticus has the most wisdom in To Kill A Mockingbird in my opinion. On page 217, chapter 22, it say, “ this morning Mr. Bob Ewell stopped Atticus on the post office corner, spat in his face, and told him he’d get him if it took the rest of his life.” Then, going on to chapter 23 on the same page, Atticus says “ I wish Bob Ewell wouldn’t chew

tobacco.” That was all Atticus said. Atticus had enough wisdom to know that not reacting to Mr. Ewell was the right thing to do. He didn’t let it get the best of him. Another example of Atticus showing wisdom is found in the beginning of the book when Atticus is talking to Scout. He tells Scout that you can’t judge someone until you see from their point of view. Or that you might get to know someone better if you take a walk in their shoes. Atticus knows not to jump on someone because they might not do the same thing as you. Knowing to do that takes wisdom. Another example that shows that Atticus has wisdom is that he is calm. Whenever Jem or Scout had a problem or were anxious, being the kids they are, Atticus would respond with knowledge in a calm manner. He never responded in anger, but with compassion to teach his knowledge to his kids. Atticus also supported black people when no one else in his town would. He had enough knowledge to show that we are all equal on this earth no matter what race. That is how Atticus showed wisdom.
Jem shows wisdom in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by being a big brother to Scout.

Even though sometimes they would fight, Jem knew that looking out for his little sister was the right thing to do. He walks with Scout to school or, whenever they go somewhere, just to make sure she is safe. Jem shows wisdom when he goes to school. He knows how to do stuff at school, and is getting knowledge by learning at school. Some kids at Jem’s school do not know how to learn or some kids better yet don’t even go to school to get an education. And another part in the book that shows that Jem has wisdom is when one kid in Scout’s grade is talking back to the teacher and calling the teacher names. That part was found in chapter 3. That kid never learned manners. He doesn’t have the wisdom. Jem learned his manners from Atticus. Jem has the wisdom to know when to say something and when not to say

something.
The last person that shows wisdom in this novel is Heck Tate. He is one of few people in the town who also know the equality of blacks and whites and all other races. He has the wisdom to know that man was created equal, like Atticus.  Another part where Heck shows wisdom is towards the end of the book. It is found in chapter 30. He is refusing to claim Jem guilty for killing Mr. Ewell. He has enough wisdom to know that the boy didn’t do it. And even if it was an accident, Heck had enough wisdom to know that Jem shouldn’t suffer the rest of his life knowing he killed a man. So Heck standing up for Jem was the right thing to do.
So I ask you again, what is wisdom to you? Is it just knowing when to talk or when not to talk? Or is wisdom also having knowledge and good judgment? Philip Gilbert Hamilton said that wisdom makes us become more intimately acquainted with ourselves and are to ourselves better worth knowing. In the book To Kill A Mockingbird, wisdom is shown by Atticus, Jem, and Heck Tate. Wisdom is a good trait to have because it can bring out the best in you and you can find peace with yourself.