It's a good thing that you mentioned not to use any
examples after Chapter 4, because Atticus' wise advice follows Scout throughout the
novel. Atticus' words of wisdom were that
"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."
His advice was aimed for
Scout to better understand the "misfortunes" she suffered on her first day at school.
She couldn't figure out why Walter Cunningham didn't stand up for himself (and why he
poured syrup over all of his food); Burris Ewell's single appearance on the first day of
school each year left her dumbfounded; and she didn't know if she could continue school
under the tutelage of the Maycomb newcomer, Miss Caroline. They were all much different
than anyone else she knew, but her little talk with Atticus helped her to honor opposing
viewpoints. Atticus' advice would also help her to better understand her unseen
neighbor, Boo Radley, as well as her new friend, Dill.
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