Life Lessons

After the court case Jem learns an important life lesson. You shouldn't ever take advantage of anyone. After Tom Robinson is convicted of rape Atticus has a talk with Jem who is very upset. Atticus explains to Jem "you'll will see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don't you forget it-whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash." Bob Erwell is trash. Jem learns that anyone who takes advantage of anyone is wrong.

This is a very important lesson and should always be followed.  From a very young i was taught that it is wrong to be mean or take advantage of anyone. Taking advantage of someone can only bring disrespect and even hate back to yourself. It's important not to take advantage of others so that you don't hurt anyone or yourself.