I remember we read this as a class in my 8th grade English class and as an adult I wanted to reread since I only remember tiny bits and pieces. I definitely appreciate it more as an adult. I think it's relatable no matter what decade you're in or come from. There's always going to be two groups of people wanting to fight and not enough middlemen to see both sides and see people as just people. Treat everyone with kindness and stay gold.