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Lessons in To Kill A Mocking Bird
Emma Liang
Scout and Jem's actions reveal how they learned to maintain self-control when facing opposition
"Miss Maudi's hand closed tightly on mine, and I said nothing. Its warmth was enough" (Lee, 308).
Lauren Kruger
When faced with criticism Scout remains calm in the comforting fact that she is not alone. Instead of lashing out and proving her point Scout controls her emotions and focuses on those who agree with her, disregarding the offensive yet unimportant talk of others.
"I was far too old and too big for such childish things, and the sooner I learned to hold in, the better off everybody would be" (Lee, 99).
Lauren Kruger
Scouts realization that she must learn to control herself is a turning point in her views towards others. She accepts that her actions do not only affect herself, and Scout strives for improvement in acting mature even against opposing perspectives.
Katrina Mai
The lesson of respect learned by Jem was taught by Atticus, in which he explained that one should never stereotype or judge anyone by their race or character.
Lauren Kruger
“Mr. Cunningham’s basically a good man, he just has his blind spots along with the rest of us”... “Mr. Cunningham was part of a mob last night, but he was still a man.” (Lee 210)
Emma Liang
Even though Mr. Cunningham chose to take part in something wrong, that does not mean it sums up his character. He is still a person, and should not be looked down upon for one mistake.
“Son, I have no doubt that you’ve been annoyed by your contemporaries about me lawing for niggers, as you say, but to do something like this to a sick old lady is inexcusable.” (Lee 138)
Emma LIang
Despite her actions, Ms. Dubose does not deserve to be the victim of Jem's frustrations. In most cultures, the seniors are always looked up to and respected. Jem needs to humble himself and maintain integrity.
Lauren Kruger
Harper Lee instills the lesson of considering others viewpoints as Scout applied Atticus’ advice.
Emma Liang
"If I had gone alone to the Radley Place at two in the morning, my funeral would have been held the next afternoon" (Lee 77)
Katrina Mai
Atticus advises Scout to walk around in Jem's shoe and look at his perspective more. Jem was risking his life to get his pants back knowing the Radleys were suspecting and looking for the victim. It was dangerous and Jem was frightened, so was Scout since she is covering for him. Scout left him alone and consider his side of the situation before she speaks to him, or make fun. Scout looked back at that night and decides to not bother him because she cannot imagine what he has gone through.
"Jem had probably stood as much guff about Atticus...as had I, and I took it for granted that he kept his temper" (Lee 136)
Katrina Mai
Jem was angered after Ms. Dubose had insulted Atticus and started to act out. Scout has learned her lesson and actually applied it to her life by holding her hot tempered side back. She was surprised to see Jem to loose his temper because usually she is the person who acts out.