The Lasting Impressions of To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill A Mockingbird deals with many primitive and fundamental lessons of human nature. The book exposes many issues that affect most people throughout their lives. Scout, the main character, was one of the most affected by these lessons. Over the course of the book, she was exposed to many profound experiences that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression. In the three years that the book was published, she learned perhaps the most important things she will learn throughout her life. Boo Radley is a person who has affected the lives of the Boy Scouts. It brought wonder, fear, and ultimately relief to her heart. At first the kids thought he was mean. Rumors circulated that while he was cutting up the newspaper for his scrapbook, he "poke the scissors into his parents' legs." (p. 11) He had tried to kill them. Although it may have just been a rumor, the children were terrified of the Radleys. They often described him as a monster “six and a half feet tall” with “bloodstained” hands. He was said to eat “raw squirrels and all the cats he could catch.” (p. 12) Throughout the rest of the book, Scout and her companions tried to meet Arthur (Boo) and overcome their fear of him. They didn't succeed. But he showed them affection by leaving gifts for them on a tree. Finally, at the end of the book, he proves that he is a good person by saving Scout and Jem's lives. In this case, Scout may have discovered that negatively prejudging someone is wrong. Scout also learned compassion. He also learned the ugliness of life, death and pain. This lesson happened when his brother had to read to a sick and dying old lady. This lady's name was Mrs. Dubose. She was addicted to morphine and had decided to abstain until her death. Die a free woman, die knowing she won. Scout describes her as an ugly woman and during their reading sessions she had sort of spasms. His head moved from side to side. She would drool. “His mouth seemed to have its own private existence.” (p. 107) After many reading sessions with a seizure each time, she died one day. The most important person in Scout's life was probably the one who set the best example for her..