Question
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'First of all,' he said, 'if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of
folks. 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" (39). What does Atticus mean by this? What does this
statement show about him as a person?
Answer
Atticus is emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in order to get along with others. This statement shows that he is a wise and compassionate person.