Atticus says this quote that you don't know someone unless you are that person. It is not fair to judge a book by it's cover, if you don't know what's inside.
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1. "They're certainly entitled to think that, and they're entitled to full respect for their opinions... but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience."-Atticus |
Atticus says this quote meaning that he has to have his own thoughts before he considers other people's. Atticus is explaining how you have to deal with other people, but first you have to deal with yourself. It is a beneficial quote that contributs to the story because it shows that no matter what other people's opinions are, you are in charge of your own mind.
Scout says this quote to clarify to Jem that everyone is equal. No matter what the color of your skin, it doesn't mean you are less than others. Scout is trying to convey this in this simple-but effective- one liner.
When Atticus tells Scout to 'start fighting with her head for a change', he is trying to tell her to gift with her words instead of her fists. It shows that you don't have to be physical to voice your opinion.
Atticus says this quote to explain the best way to relieve tension is to just be honest and tell the truth.
Scout says this quote to show that -for her- reading is not hard for her. It is not forced. She can read as easily as breathe. She grew up doing it, that is why she doesn't 'love' it because it's such a natural occurrence.