To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

Hatred: to detest or loathe. How can this textbook definition even begin to describe true hatred? In the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Atticus' idea of prejudice does not define the harsh reality of the hatred that exists in Maycomb County. Atticus believed that if even one person stopped being prejudiced, it would make a big difference. He taught his children to accept everyone for who they are, regardless of race or social standing. As a result, Atticus' misconception of evil became dangerous for him and his children. His misunderstanding of the extreme hatred in Maycomb a…