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To Kill A Mocking Bird deals with many primal and basic
lessons in human nature. The book exposes many issues that
affect most people throughout their lives. Scout, the main
character was one of the most affected by these lessons.
During the book she was exposed to many profound
experiences, which no doubt will leave a lasting impression.
In the three years that the book took place, she may have
learned the most important things she will learn over her
entire life. One person that affected Scouts life was Boo
Radley. He brought wonder, fear and then finally relief to her
heart. At first kids thought he was evil. There were rumours
that while he cut out the newspaper for his scrap book he
"drove the scissors into his parent's leg."(pg11) He had tried
to kill them. Even though this may have been just a rumor the
kids were terrified of the Radleys. They described him often
as a monster "six-and-a-half feet tall" with "bloodstained"
hands. He was said to eat "raw squirrels and any cats he
could catch".(pg12) During the rest of the book Scout and
companions tried to meet Arthur (Boo) and get over their
fear of him. They did not succeed. But he showed affection
for them by leaving them gifts in a tree. Finally at the end of
the book he proves he is a good person by saving Scout and
Jem's lives. In this instance Scout may have found that to
negatively prejudge someone is wrong. She also learned
compassion. Scout also learnt about the ugliness of life.
About death and pain. This lesson occurred while her
brother had to read to a sick and dieing old lady. This lady's
name was Mrs. Dubose. She had been a morphine addict
and had decided to go clean till her death. To die as a free
women, to die knowing she had won. Scout describes her
as a ugly lady and during their...
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