The novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" spoke to me in several different ways. The first part of the book was very very boring, and I didn't think I would ever be able to get into it. Finally it started getting better and better and I realized there were some harsh things and some good life lessons. The book really spoke to me and made me really think about life back then.
First, it kind of showed me how life was back then and how difficult it was for blacks. It showed me everything that they had to go through and made me feel almost mad because I don't think they deserved to go through that. It was really cruel and wrong. It showed me to not take anything for granted and to treat people with respect. I really admired Atticus in this book, even though I pictured him as a wise grandfather than a father. He stood up for what he believed in even when it completely went against the moral beliefs of the town. I admired his willingnesss to stand up for Tom Robinson and at least try to win his case. That taught me to be brave and stand up for whats right.
Second, this book taught me about doing the right thing to do. When Tom Robinson was convicted, the whole town knew he was innocent at the trial, but they just couldn't convict a white man over a black man. Even the judge tried to convince the jury to find Tom Robinson innocent but they just couldn't. They should have convicted Bob Ewell because he was the one that beat up his own daughter but he didn't get in trouble. If they did the right thing then it would have been better for everyone. The free man would be free, life would be better for the Ewell kids because they wouldn't have a drunk and hurtful father, and the town would have one less bad person in their society.
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