To Kill A Mockingbird Moral Education

In a story by Harper Lee called To Kill A Mockingbird, children grow up together in a town called Maycomb. The story takes place during the great depression. Since this was a very judgmental time, the children grow up learning a lot from their family and friends. They need to make many decisions as to what to believe and not believe. For example, they often learn stuff from their father who doesn’t believe people should be judged on status, but they also learn from their aunt who is the complete opposite. For this reason, this story is a great example of moral education. Throughout the book their is a common theme for people learning that before judging people, they should establish relationships with them. This theme first appears when the Cunninghams come over to Scout's house. Scout had rarely ever talked to the Cunninghams and therefore judged them by rumors, status, and racism. Scout mentioned to Calpurnia, “‘He ain’t company, Cal, he’s just a …show more content…
Dubose. Allthough him reading wasn’t a lesson in itself and he allready had a relationship, he never allowed Mrs. Dubose to show her good side. Atticus wanted Jem to read because Mrs. Dubose did drugs and wanted to stop before she dyed. Reading was a way to get her mind off it. Atticus told Jem “‘She’s old and ill. You can’t hold her responsible for what she says and does’” (141Lee) He was in other words tellin Jem to try and see past her meanness and not judge her. Jem gave her a chance and realized she was kind of nice. Establishing relationships before judging someone is an important part of life. This shows in the book during the Cunningham dinner and when Jem reads to Mrs.Dubose. The book is worthy of reading because it is a great example of moral education. To Kill A Mocking Bird has been being read for an extremely long time now. It teaches students many life lessons and is therefore a great