When I read to To Kill a Mockingbird the fact that so many people judge each other and have preset judgments really related to me and the other students at school. A lot of people are very judgemental towards one another and once a group of people have an idea about you, it sticks. There is no changing it. You never really think what this does to people. I saw the effects through the book. As you read on many characters are pinpointed for being prejudged. Tom Robinson, the woman of the town, Mayella being called white trash even though she tried her best to be above that, and many more. They knew they couldn't change the name society had given them. That's why Tom took 17 bullets.
Another way this book spoke to me as an individual is because I have a sister who is the same age difference as Scout and Jem. You watch Jem grow up and not need Scout that much, He stops wanting to do things with her and is very grumpy towards her. They way he acted to Scout was the same was my sister did once she became a teenager. This just shows Jem trying to gain his independence without needing Scout there with him.
This book to me is a reminder. It reminds you how one person can effect a whole community with just a few words. That you must be careful what you do and say because the consequences might change people's lives for the worst. Also that children have the same effect. Scout proved that by calming the angry mob down by talking about Mr.Cunningham's son. Everyone thought about how they had kids at home and how would they feel if someone beat them up badly. Next time your going to do something, think about if the outcome will be good or bad. You might be suprised by your answer.
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