I found myself most interested in the development of the young girl, Scout and her relationship with her father and aunt. I often felt that Scout and Jim’s father tried his best to teach his children how to be kind.

His efforts were lost at times because his sister, the children aunt, contradicted everything he said. His sister often told Scout and Jim that their family was of a certain breed and high standards and they need not bother with other kinds of people.

It goes to show that no matter how or what you do, society (Atticus sister) will find a way to teach your kids another thing in another manner. I was inspired by Scout’s determination to undermine almost everything her aunt told her by responding to her aunt’s nonsense by stating “Atticus said….”

The following part of the book touched me…

Jim believed that people have different backgrounds and we are separate because of our abilities to reading and write. Meanwhile, Scout thought that they are one type of folks and they are just “folks.” Jim said, “if they are all alike why do we never get along.” I felt Jim sentiments to my core. If we are all one, why can’t we celebrate diversity and differences? Instead, we ostracize those who do not fit into society’s view of “human.”

Atticus views of remaining sane and in one piece was admirable. He tried his best to not have two different outlooks inside and outside the home. It was internal turmoil for him towards the end of the book. I can not believe this is my first time reading/listening to this book.

Pay close attention to the trail part of this book. White woman versus Black Man.