"To Kill A Mockingbird" was a story i absolutely loved. I had finish it a few days ago and i really enjoyed the story.

When i finished i thought about the important message that this book brings to the audience. Racism is never acceptable and it should be avoided. The book really spoke to me about the importance of justice. Racism was common in the south during that time and i questioned myself, how could someone think different about someone based on their color? How could an innocent black man be accused and be found guilty on a crime he never done in the first place? I was astonished that little children in the story such as Scout and Jem had to live around this topic. Their father would be criticized that he was a "nigger lover". I felt bad that Scout and Jem had to live in this type of environment because it's not suitable or appropriate for children. I felt that Atticus knew what his children were being raised around and he quoted "There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish i could keep 'em all away from you. That's never positive".

Atticus was my favorite character in the story because he was very unique and different. Atticus was very patient. "You never really know a person until you consider things from his point of view-until you climb into his skin and walk around it", Atticus quoted this and showed that he was an understanding person who knew how to treat people with respect. He would not criticize anyone for their behavior or look. I remember reading a part in the book when Mrs. Dubose was very harsh with Scout and her father was very respectful of her and understanding her situation that she was very old and ill. Atticus was a caring character. When he began to defend Tom Robinson, Atticus defended him because he knew that Tom had never commited that crime.He was willing to stand up for what he believe in which was equality.

I wasn't surprised that Tom Robinson was found guilty around the end of the story. It was predictable because it was being foreshadowed when mobs would try to kill Tom as well when Atticus was being criticized. Throughout the story, it got me thinking what will Scout and Jem learn about this? Till then in the end when Scout finally meets boo Radley, she figures it out. She learned that Tom Robinson was the Mockingbird. I believe it was a GREAT symbol. At first i did not understand why the book would be called "To Kill A Mockingbird" or why it was relevant to the story. When i finished it however, i was not disappointed because it made me love the story even more. I believe it's a story about respect, family, racism, injustice and love. It is a outstanding book that i would consider reading again and it has taught me more than any book i have ever read. Harper Lee did a great job creating a book that is one of a kind, and should be shared with people all over the world.