What valuable lessons does Atticus Finch teach Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird?

Answer 1

Don't attack something if it hasn't harmed you:
This lesson is taught to Jem and Scout by Atticus when he teaches them about
the mockingbird. He says that the mockingbird is innocent and only sings for
you. It is therefore wrong to kill it. The examples of the mockingbird
within the novel are Tom and Boo. Tom was attacked by the entire white
society in Maycomb County. These attacks and accusations destroyed his
innocent, respectable life. Arthur "Boo" Radley was also an innocent victim
to the taunts and of the people of the county. Because of their aversion to
his life they separated him from any chance of leading a normal life.
Unfortunately, prejudice is still applicable to today's society. Perhaps not
as rampant as when the novel was written, but its venom can still be observed.
The racial prejudice that was around in the 1930s, is still around 40 years
later. Some things just don't change.

The importance of education can also be applied to life. Whether coming from
the mouths of our parents, or teachers, it is constantly reminded that the
road to bettering oneself is by education. Atticus constantly reminded Scout
of this, and Harper Lee depicted it by contrasting the Cunninghams with the
Ewells.

Respect and understanding are the key to peaceful coexistence. If one can
achieve these two factors, then one can safely say that an armistice has been
reached. Scout and Jem learned this by their dealings with Mrs. Dubose and
Boo Radley.

Don't Judge Others:
Mrs. Dubose: She is also judged by the town. Others view of her is
specifically expressed through Jem. He feels that she is an old hag who
hates everything and scares everyone, especially children. When Jem is
made by Atticus to go to her home and keep her company through reading and
other activities he learns about the real Mrs. Dubose. He found that she
was a genuine person who was only spiteful because of her addiction to the
pain-killer morphine. But, she was inspired to spend her last days free
from the drug. If the people of the town took the time to learn about
Mrs.Dubose the way that Jem had maybe they would be more sympathetic and
inspired as well.

Answer 2

He taught her not to ask others for the answers to her own work and he taught her to do the work on her own. Maybe you should go live at the Finch home for a while.

Answer 3

he teaches her that recism is wrong and that killing mockingbirds is a sin. Among other things. That was a great book. Really ahead of it's time.

Answer 4

It teaches you to not judge someone by their apperance or what you've heard about them. Also he teaches to always stand up for wat's right and believe people even though everyone else may be against that specific person. It's a wonderful piece of literature that will always be appreciated in many many generations to come.

Answer 5

1) Not to judge people because they're different (race,wealth)
2)To respect black people
3)That everyone deserves a fair shake a life
4)That everyone has their own problems (the elderly woman was a morphine addict)

Answer 6

He taught her that you should not treat people badly just because they look weird or act strange.

She thought that boo was scary and weird and she didnt like him untill he save her brothers life.

Answer 7

He taught scout how to kill mockingbirds...I didnt like that book very much.

Answer 8

he taught her that no matter what: who the person is and what they have done they all deserve a chances, and that you can't judge someone from their appearance.

Answer 9

read the book yourself.