Similarities Between To Kill A Mockingbird And Gladwell

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"People generally see what they look for and hear what they listen for." One might wonder why is that so accurate? As humans we can all say we have our own opinions and point of views. We were all raised in different ways. The way one may be brought up may effect their views for the rest of their lives or just until they developed their own way to think on their own. In To Kill A Mocking Bird, and in Gladwell's argument the way each individual sees things is beyond important. While viewing Gladwell's Arguments and To Kill A Mockingbird, one can get the sense that using the hearts and mind effect and prejudice, the friends and neighbors effect will cause disadvantages to others because of ones relationship and upholding social justice will only

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