My theme :)

Through out the book To Kill A Mockingbird I made many observations about the morals and subtle lessons being taught among the pages. Some being standing by your family and having a better understanding of the world around you.
Although it is obvious Scout stands by Atticus for the duration of the book, Harper Lee included many scenarios where Scout stood by Jem as well. For the most part, Scout listens to Atticus when he tells her not to mind the kids at school or even the adults in the town when they talk to her about the case. Scout listens to her father because she respects him just as well as he shows respect to her. Whereas Scout doesn't fully understand her constant devotion to Jem and his acceptance or approval. Scout and Jem aren't just brother and sister, they are best friends. I found their relationship to be unusual, since it seems that most siblings don't share a similar relationship to that of Jem and Scout's. Scout follows Jem around because she is young, but also because they enjoy spending time together. Occasionally Jem does not want to be with Scout, much as anyone wouldn't want to be around the same person for days on end. When Jem and Scout get into spats, the matter is resolved quickly, and the argument is not a big ordeal. Jem and Scout have an understanding for one another that is unlike other sibling relationships. I think their relationship is used to teach the lesson of standing by the people you love and getting along with one another is important. Siblings take each other for granted, when they don't realize what an extraordinary gift it is to have a brother or sister. Everybody needs somebody, and I feel this idea is captured wonderfully from page 1 to the end.
Now, this book made me feel somewhat self conscious while reading it because Scout is just a six year old girl, comprehending things I am still learning. Scout recognizes who bad people are, and the people to trust, she is an excellent judge of character. Scout was reading practically since she was born, while for me it took me quite some time to begin my first book (Green Eggs and Ham). Scout easily follows the flow of things in court, which would be near impossible for most 6 year olds. I think that Scout would be tough to compete with as far as people in general go. SWith the exception that Scout and I are two very different people, I thought I should use her as a sort of role model to try and learn more about my surroundings and life in general.