Scout learns humanity has a great capacity for evil and intolerance, and that not everyone is as well-meaning as she is. School children and family members call Atticus names for defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of molesting a white woman. A neighbor, Mrs.Dubose makes racist and sexist comments towards Scout and her brother, Jem. She criticizes the way Atticus has raised them. Her Aunt Alexandria is also critical of
Scout learns humanity has a great capacity for evil and intolerance, and that not everyone is as well-meaning as she is. School children and family members call Atticus names for defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of molesting a white woman. A neighbor, Mrs.Dubose makes racist and sexist comments towards Scout and her brother, Jem. She criticizes the way Atticus has raised them. Her Aunt Alexandria is also critical of