Mockingbird #3

Words of Wisdom:

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” 

As Atticus states, Scout needs to be able to see other's situations.  This is a fairly popular idea, that one can never truly gain another’s perspective until one looks through their eyes.  From the Bible text that states, treat thy neighbor as thy would like to be treated, to several other ancient country proverbs I have been drilled with.  But as with the last post’s quote, it is a necessary lesson that must be taught to children.  Atticus shows that he is a responsible parent by trying to guide his children to be the most responsible adults.  As I stated before this lesson is taught constantly, but not taken seriously.  Several characters in “To Kill a Mockingbird” are unaware of this lesson, the gossipers around town who constantly judge the Finch’s are a prime example.  Their gossip hurts Scout and makes her angry at the town.  Obviously this quote is a part of the words of wisdom because it teaches such an applicable lesson that is usually looked over.  Without the ability to see into someone else’s situation the world would fall apart, it is the major factor in empathy.  It is the reason we are able to create society and live within it without constantly murdering, burglarizing, and cheating each other.