To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee is a strong, inspiring novel that displays many important ideas that aren't open to society and given much attention today. One thing that this novel shows is how important it is for young children to have parental guidance. It illustrates to its readers that not only is it important for them to have parental guidance, but also a person whom they can feel free and comfortable talking to about anything. Atticus taught Jem and Scout how to react to critism as a result of him defending a black man. He was also very understanding. As they began to understand each other more and more, they began to share their deepest thoughts and ideas with one another.

At first, I didn't enjoy this novel because it was kind of slow, and extremely boring. I also didn't feel any connection with any of...