[Insert title here] Helen Keller, a deaf and blind writer and speaker, describes life as "a succession of lessons that must be understood." A person will always continue to learn lessons throughout their life that will stay with them forever. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee describes Jean Louise "Scout" Finch's struggles against prejudice and injustice during the Great Depression and how she and her brother Jem learn valuable lessons from the people of Maycomb. They learn not to judge someone before considering what they have experienced, to help innocent people instead of attacking them, and to have the determination to do what is morally right. Scout's father, Atticus, teaches them not to jump to conclusions about someone based on their own opinions. appearance and behavior. He says, “You never really get under a person until you climb into their skin and walk around in them” (30). Dolphus Raymond is an example of someone who is misunderstood because he seems to enjoy the company of African Americans and also marries an African American woman and has mixed children. There are also rumors that he drinks alcohol from a bag. These aspects of his personality lead people to think he is crazy. However, when Scout, Jem and their friend Dill meet him, they find him kind, understanding and sympathetic. Raymond comforts Dill and tells him that he is too young to understand why people are so cruel. They also discover that the reason he drinks is because he wants to fit in and this gives people an explanation for his behavior. The children learn the lesson their father wants them to learn: people are not always who they seem. The Cunninghams are also judged based on their actions and status. They ...... middle of paper ...... risk his physical safety and reputation to do what he thinks is right. As Scout and Jem get older, they become braver. One night, as they sneak into the prison and find Atticus facing an angry mob, Atticus tells Jem to take Scout home, but for the first time in his life, Jem disobeys Atticus and refuses. categorically. Scout also overcomes her fear and kicks another man to defend her father. Even though these actions are foolish, they show that children are maturing. Throughout the novel, Lee shows how Scout and Jem learn to respect everyone, refrain from attacking others based on their physical appearance, and have the courage to set things right. As they gain experience, they will use these lessons to be more successful in the future and set an example for everyone on how to understand others and become a better person overall..