The True Lessons of MaycombAs we have all been told, we learn many lessons throughout our lives. The two main characters of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, Jean Louise Finch (Scout) and Jeremy Finch (Jem), learn many of these captivating lessons over the course of the story, particularly lessons about the ever-changing environment evolution in which they live. The story centers on Jem and Scout Finch whose travels growing up in the southern town of Maycomb teach them about daily life in the 1920s. It becomes clear that throughout the story, Harper Lee provides negative commentary on life in the South during the Great Depression, revealing society's true deficiencies. Ultimately, throughout the story, Jem and Scout learn to live within the boundaries of social conventions, not to harm something that has not harmed them, and not to be quick to judge others. First, Jem and Scout learn to follow commonly accepted societal rules, even when they go against their wishes. This is evident in the quote: “Aunt Alexandra was fanatical about my dress. I couldn't hope to be a woman if I wore panties... Aunt Alexandra's view of my behavior involved playing with little frying pans, tea sets, and wearing the Add-a-Pearl necklace she gave me given at my birth” (Lee 108). In this quote, it is quite clear that Aunt Alexandra wants Scout to fulfill society's need to be a real Southern woman, in which you dress nice and act feminine. Although Scout does not like embodying this stereotype, she learns that in order not to be misjudged by others, one must respect the societal norm. This idea of ​​not violating social conventions is also evident when Atticus tries to persuade the uncle... middle of paper ... the case of Tom Robinson. In its entirety, this book contains many opinions on Harper Lee's interpretation of the South during the Great Depression, showing how racism and government inefficiency were the real problems governing the country. In conclusion, To Kill a Mockingbird taught Jem and Scout Finch a variety of lessons. These lessons include respecting social rules, not harming those who cause no harm to others, and not judging people without knowing their character. Ultimately, this book taught me that we must appreciate the times we live in so that we can cherish all the lessons already implemented today that create a better society than the one described by Harper Lee. Even though our society still has problems, we should be grateful for all the improvements made since the 1920s that, in the long run, have improved our country..