Values are the things that we hold important in the sense of who we are. They develop over time and are influenced by family, religion, education, peers and life experiences. This is why it is important to surround ourselves with people with sound advice that aligns with our beliefs. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus explains how you should not judge another person until you “walk in their shoes.” This is advice everyone should practice. Imagine how different our society would be if we tried to understand why others act the way they do. Atticus tried above all to see the good in people; he believed they could only be held responsible for what they knew. Understanding that a man’s integrity was his most important quality, he believed it was
