In 1933, there was a lot of racism. It was completely and way out of hand back then. Scout and Jem were not racist, in this story. They accepted all races, black, white, all kinds. Their father raised them to “walk in other people's shoes” before you judge them. Scout and Jem learned that racism is less important than doing the right thing. Atticus says all men are created equal, one of his quotes from the story was “All men are equal in the courtroom.” Jem and Scout were taught, by Atticus, that people are people. Atticus is a good, humble, and honest person. He was true and kind, and made a big impact on Scout and Jem. He taught them to be nice and kind. Bob Ewell was a nasty and rude man. He was the one that really did all that stuff that