Atticus tells Scout 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.” Explain why it is neces-sary to see things from another person’s point of view.

The novel looks at the human aspect of people. There is the earnest belief that empathy, education, and understanding can transcend ignorance and hate.

"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." Atticus