Question

Atticus says, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Lee 39).

To Kill A Mockingbird

Write a paragraph that integrates this quote & explain what Atticus means.

Answer 1

In Chapter 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus gives Scout some words of wisdom when he says, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." Later in the novel, Scout matures and begins to more deeply understand the words of her father. However, in Chapter 4, Atticus's words are clearly ignored.