What does the whole entire novel about ``To kill a mockingbird teaches you?

Hello ladies and gentilments,


I want to know what kind of lessons did you learn when you read the book called ``To kill a mockingbird``


I know for a fact that rasism is one of them


I am looking forword to your answers so please put in a lot of details like why was rasism a big problem in the past , but know it isnt that bad etc...


thanks for all your answers
What does the whole entire novel about ``To kill a mockingbird teaches you?
It teaches you goodness. Atticus Finch is one of the purest, most honest characters in all of literature. Goodness, tolerance, compassion ... these are the lessons of TKAM. Pax-C
What does the whole entire novel about ``To kill a mockingbird teaches you?
Obviously not to be prejudiced. It also taught us not to judge people like they judged Boo Radley and Tom Robinson. And if you plug that in, you can also say that you learn not to listen to the talk or gossip of others as they did in their small town because you can see things wrongly. I also learned, that you should do things for the right reasons not because they appear "morally" or just appear wrong (Scout didn't understand why Atticus would deffend a black man but Atticus knew he did no wrong)
Reply:Yes, racism is a big theme, but so is the fact that not all racists are bad.





For example, Mrs. Dubose was very racist, but Atticus viewed her as a hero.





The book also stresses not to discriminate because you don't understand someone (the black townspeople and Boo Radley).