To Kill A Mockingbird Examples Of Loving Others

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (30). The book To Kill A Mokingbird by Harper Lee has a powerful theme of loving your neighbours as yourself no matter who they are. People are often judged by their social class, gender or even race, and Harper Lee tells us how the world is unjust. But the story also shows that there are loving ways to approach people and situations. Just like with Calpurnia and the Finch’s or Mrs.Dubose good things always come out of acts of kindness. Equality, love and kindness are key attributes to loving your neighbour as yourself.

Calpurnia is a black woman who cooks and cleans for Atticus’ family, and is always shown kindness and equality in the Finch’s home. During the 1900’s there was lots of segregation, and many people were racist, and even in Maycomb. Yet, Atticus is a wise leader by showing equality with all races, and even defends a black man in court. Even though Tom, the black man, loses the case, all the coloured people of the town show their gratitude towards Atticus for defending him, and they prepare lots of food for his family the next morning. It is important to show respect to everyone no matter their religion or class, just like Atticus is respectful to
Equality is an important part of that, and just like Atticus, he stands up Tom Robinson in court when no one else would. The neighbours give and support each other in times of need, even Boo, when he gives Scout a blanket during the cold night. Then when Jem read for Mrs.Dubose he was taking considerable courage to do the right thing. Great things always come from love, and it can be a powerful influence. The golden rule is to love your neighbour as yourself, and Harper Lee tells us that through her book and all the little town mishaps and