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Moral Importance
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The education of children forms a large part of the novel. In a sense the novel plots the development of Scout and Jem from childhood innocence to maturity.
The theme of education and moral importance is best shown between Atticus and Scout, as Atticus devotes himself to instilling a social conscience.
The scenes at school provide a direct comparison to Atticus’s effective education of his children, Scout is frequently confronted with teachers who are frustrated by her attitude and fail to meet her needs.
The novel’s most important message is that the lessons of sympathy and understanding are the most vital.
Atticus’s ability to put himself in his children’s shoes and see their perspective makes him an understanding and valuable teacher.
