LiFE LESSONS!

Throughout chapters 22-28, Jem and Scout Finch both learn important life lessons. In chapter 23, Jem is taught by Atticus that racism is wrong. After Jem speaks to his dad about how Mr. Ewell spits in his face and calls him names, Atticus says, "...As you grow older, you'll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don't you forget it- whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, of how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash." (220) This is a very important lesson that Jem and Scout and everybody should know.

When I was growing up, I learned that I shouldn't discriminate people. That people should be treated equally no matter their skin color, what they look like, how rich they are, how bad they smell, etc. I think it is an important lesson to learn because nobody should be treated below other people based on anything really. Even though there are many cases of discrimination going on, it's best to try to avoid them and treat everyone with respect.