Eric Gallien

Since the begging of the book our main character, Scout, has changed greatly. I believe that the main reason for this has been the trial, and conviction of Tom Robinson. Scout has grown on many levels; she has see the hatred of prejudice, she has learned to forgive, and never to give up on life. Though, I think the main thing that scout has learned is to not always believe rumors that you may hear.

The trial of Tom Robinson was a tremendous learning experience for Scout. During the trial she sat up in the balcony with the African Americans. She sat and watched the entire trial. Though all evidence pointed away from Tom, he was still convicted, only because he was a black man. Scout learned that no matter how much of a scum bag someone is the black man will always lose...