As we grow older, we learn valuable lessons. Such lessons as the evil of prejudice, the true nature of courage, and on the dangers of judging others before "...climbing into their skin and walking around in it." The novel To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, explores different themes and contains many important messages. One of these lessons is empathy and understanding which is introduced to the main character through Atticus Finch who says "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view". By following Atticus' advice, Scout begins to understand many different characters such as her brother Jem, Miss Caroline Fisher and Arthur "Boo" Radley.
Upon going to school for the first time, Scout has a few misunderstandings with her teacher Miss Caroline Fisher. Instead of going back to school and facing the problem, Scout would rather hide from it and not return to school again. Scout later confides in her father telling him "... she said you taught......
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