to kill a mockingbird

             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 reading sessions she would
             have some kind of spasm-fits. Her head moved side to side.
             She would drool. "Her mouth seem...

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