To Kill A Mockingbird Test Of Time Analysis

Think about the last book you read. Has it stood the “test of time”? Incorporated countless profound themes and insights? It most probably hasn’t. Unless it was Harper Lee’s, To Kill A Mockingbird. The story follows the life of Jean Louise (Scout), her family, the town of Maycomb and the hindrance coloured people faced. Through a series of morals and lessons, we learn sometimes respect, can be vexatious for people to manifest, however it can make all the difference in how you are viewed by yourself and others.Here, Calpurnia is trying to instill into Scouts head how everyone should be treated with respect, especially when they’re your guest. I find this quote indispensable because it refutes the southern thinking that white people were so courteous, and black people were the opposite. Not that Scout is the
However the appreciation goes further because of how highly segregated the two communities were. It was atypical for coloured people to show admiration to someone of white descent if it wasn't forced. And the fact that it occurred at a time of racial prejudice shows how highly they thought of Atticus. Respect is a vital part for a strong society. In the book, To Kill A Mockingbird, respect is not only seen from one man to another but as well as adult to child. And I think that's what we should be incorporating into our everyday life. Teenagers opinions are often thought of as asinine. Meaning they are looked down upon and aren't always heard. Atticus always treats his kids with the uttermost respect, he doesn’t whip them, listens with understanding and empathy but when it comes time to discipline, he will. I also believe that's why the children refer to him as “Atticus” and not “Dad”, because in the eyes of them, they’re truly equal. If we implemented this kind of respect to society today, teenagers could feel more connected and less, so called