Perspective in TKAM is very important. There are very many viewpoints from many different people.
1.) A very famous quote from Atticus is "...you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them." He urges his kids to step into other people's shoes and see how they view the world and what they go through.
2.) At the end of the book, Scout takes Boo Radley home. After he disappears into his home, Scout turns around and finally understands and observes what he has witnessed. The fire, the rabid dog, the games, and even Bob Ewells attack. As she is realizing what he has seen, she starts to gain a new respect for his life
Racism- Racism in TKAM is a major theme. Throughout the whole novel, Scout starts to understand and learn the differences from blacks and whites.
1.) Jem and Scout both attend Calpurnias church and actually really enjoy the experience. Cal then promises Scout that she may visit her home one day but it is put to a stop by Aunt Alexandra.
2.) Scout, Jem, and Dill all sit with the black people of the town during the trial. They have a conversation with a white man, Mr. Raymond, who married a black women and had mixed children. He also tells them that he lies about being an alcoholic in order for the town to excuse his choice of marrying a black women and having mixed kids.
1.) A very famous quote from Atticus is "...you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them." He urges his kids to step into other people's shoes and see how they view the world and what they go through.
2.) At the end of the book, Scout takes Boo Radley home. After he disappears into his home, Scout turns around and finally understands and observes what he has witnessed. The fire, the rabid dog, the games, and even Bob Ewells attack. As she is realizing what he has seen, she starts to gain a new respect for his life
Racism- Racism in TKAM is a major theme. Throughout the whole novel, Scout starts to understand and learn the differences from blacks and whites.
1.) Jem and Scout both attend Calpurnias church and actually really enjoy the experience. Cal then promises Scout that she may visit her home one day but it is put to a stop by Aunt Alexandra.
2.) Scout, Jem, and Dill all sit with the black people of the town during the trial. They have a conversation with a white man, Mr. Raymond, who married a black women and had mixed children. He also tells them that he lies about being an alcoholic in order for the town to excuse his choice of marrying a black women and having mixed kids.