To Kill A Mockingbird Atticus Statement Analysis

Atticus’ statement from To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee is valid because the lack of insight weakens the understanding of a person’s perspective. Miss Caroline Fisher, a first-grade teacher indigenous to North Alabama, mistakenly hands Walter Cunningham, a student, quarters in order to purchase lunch. On the other hand, Scout, the protagonist, understands the Cunningham culture in Maycomb: one lives with what one has and does not take what one cannot repay. Subsequently, Scout admits, “If Walter and I had put ourselves in her shoes we’d have seen it was an honest mistake on her part” (Lee 30). Scout may be aware of the Cunningham culture. However, Miss Caroline is unmindful of the Cunningham culture, as Miss Caroline is new to Maycomb.
In the end, Scout is cognizant that being put into Miss Caroline’s shoes attests for the mortification of handing Walter quarters. Similarly, I put myself in my teachers’ shoes when I volunteer to grade assignments. In general, being a teacher seems more favorable than being a student because grading does not appear to be strenuous. However, from the grading experience, I can empathize with teachers on the endeavor executed into marking and flipping through assignments. In conclusion, Scout and I comprehend that in order to acknowledge a person’s actions and/or views, one must witness life from the person’s eyes.