Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator acclaimed for her educational method that draws on the way children learn naturally, once said: humans for whom respect is a priority. due, superior to us because of their innocence and the greater possibilities of their future. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee, the theme of innocence and especially the innocence of a child is an important theme. Lee uses the theme to communicate to the reader the flaws of society in the fictional community of Maycomb and the corrupt view of people of a different race. It also allows readers to empathize with characters who are "innocent" in a sense and who have been exposed to hatred and arbitrary treatment, for example the most notable being Boo Radley and Tom Robinson, through the innocent gaze of Jem and Scout. Children have an innocent point of view that reveals what adults don't see. Being able to connect and empathize with someone society looks down on, revealing bad actions linked to the influence of prejudice, and exposing the mistreatment of people of different skin color are all concepts important things that Harper Lee tried to convey through perspectives. children throughout the novel. Without being completely aware of the consequences of her act of courage, Scout managed to dissolve a mob attempting to lynch Tom Robinson thanks to her childish innocence. As she stood in the crowd of men outside the prison, Scout sparked a conversation with the only person she could recognize: "'The implications are bad,' I told her, when I slowly realized that I was speaking to the entire prison. aggregation. The men looked at me; some had their...... middle of paper ......irds" and significant shortcomings that society, not only in the book, but also in reality, has regarding the fair treatment of all . Through the perspectives of Jem, Scout, and Dill, Lee is able to divulge important lessons that will help readers become better people. Through Jem, she shows readers that even though someone may seem strange or different, they are still human beings. Readers are able to interact from Scout's interaction with the lynch mob, telling them that one should not blind themselves with prejudice of any kind, and Dill's tears show that society as a whole must be prepared to overcome prejudices and treat everyone equally. With children's intact perspective, their story can express more than that of an adult. Using a child's point of view opened the door to a bigger, broader world that Harper Lee was trying to depict..