With that, racism is wrong because everyone is a human being and deserves equal rights. Even though America has racism in today's modern society, there are more people like Scout's father who honestly believes in diversity (120 Banned Books: Censorship Histories of World Literature).
Don't attack something if it hasn't harmed you: This lesson is taught to Jem and Scout by Atticus when he teaches them about the mockingbird. He says that the mockingbird is innocent and only sings for you. It is therefore wrong to kill it. The examples of the mockingbird within the novel are Tom and Boo. Tom was attacked by the entire white society in Maycomb County. These attacks and accusations destroyed his innocent, respectable life. Arthur "Boo" Radley was also an innocent victim to the taunts and of the people of the county. Because of their aversion to his life they separated him from any chance of leading a normal life (Title: To Kill a Mockingbird).
After Boo saves the children, Scout sees that her father was correct, which taught her about the concept diversity. Furthermore, this incident also teaches the other children to look pass skin color and see a friend, neighbor, or hero which the tone of today's modern society.
After Boo saves the children's lives, Scout can direct her sympathy toward a real person, not a spectral presence. Because of this last encounter with Boo, she learns firsthand about sacrifice and mercy, as well as the more general lesson that Atticus has been trying to teach her: "You never understand a person until you consider things from his point-of-view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it (Novels for students).
Conclusion
Along with that, within...
ex1. Atticus. One might say he is an adult and therefore mature. This is a very irrational statement because there are many adults that have no hint of maturity. His view is very enlightened for a white southern man in the thirties. He shows his mature and enlightened views in the court room while defending Tom Robinson. He doesn't take Tom's defense lightly because he's black but tries hard to with his case. He also shows how mature he is in the way he treats and raises his children. The life lessons and the free thought that are exchanged show his maturity and understanding in bringing up scout and Jem. ex2. Scout. She shows a maturity level that is advanced for her age. This is due not only to her free spirit and intelligent approach to experiences but from the teachings of Atticus. She constantly asks questions and truly cares about important issues such as reading" (Title: To Kill a Mockingbird).
Along with that, racism through this story had created the concept of diversity, which is now in modern society.
References
To Kill a Mockingbird. 1998. 13 March 2008. http://www.bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us/mockingbird.html
Bloom, Harold. "To Kill a Mockingbird" (Bloom's Guides). 2004. Chelsea House Publishers, U.S.
Felty, Darren. Novels for students. 13 March 2008. http://www.answers.com/topic/to-kill-a-mockingbird-novel-7
Sova, Dawn. 120 Banned Books: Censorship Histories of World Literature. 2005. Checksmarks Books.
