"Permanent remorse about failing to do your human duty, in my opinion, can be worse than losing your life," Miep Gies has stated. Mr. Walter Cunningham, seen as poor, but respectful in the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, invades Maycomb's town prison, drunk and armed, aiming to kill Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape, along with multiple individuals supporting him. They approach Atticus, currently defending Tom Robinson, and threatens to kill him if he refuses to allow the group to slaughter Tom Robinson. Atticus asks politely for them to turn back and to go home, which they harshly decline. As Atticus slowly nears his death, Scout, Atticus's young daughter, appears, surprising all individuals present in the situation. Scout converses with Walter Cunningham about his son and his entailment, causing him to perceive his true identity: an honest man, not a killer. …show more content…
Walter Cunningham, I was present in a group spreading false rumors about a classmate. Being a former victim of bullying from previous school years, I understood how it affected those it chose to touch and victimize, and felt tremendously guilty after realizing the damage that I've inflicted on the individual. Rumors of the victim's tablet containing inappropriate content was spreading, eventually having many believe it. I, not knowing if the claims were true, laughed seeing others talk about it, ignoring the possibility of the victim's feelings being hurt. After realizing the negative damage I might have caused, I began to deeply regret my actions. He has been undergoing similar experiences I have had. Desperately wanting to repair my character, I apologized to him for my severe actions, becoming his friend. I've learned how being with others is easily able to drive you to act violently. I eventually forgave myself, and even applauded myself for becoming his only friend, similar to Walter Cunningham who desired for the jury to acquit Tom Robinson intending to restore his