Essay Database

Quotes 1. “‘First of all,’ he said, ‘if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-’ ‘Sir?’ ‘-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it’”. (p 33) This quote reveals that Atticus considers issues from others’ viewpoint before he acts. 2. “‘It’s against the law all right,’ said …

…again shows that Atticus has high moral values, and also that he treats his children very much like adults in some situations. 10. “‘You rarely win, but sometimes you do. Mrs Dubose won, all ninety-eight pounds. According to her views, she died beholden to nothing and nobody. She was the bravest person I ever knew.’” (p 124) It can be seen from this quote that Atticus is a very caring man who understands much in the world.