A person's identity is created by their family, friends, and neighbors. These influences can be people who choose to interact or have to interact with each other. Decisions made based on these interactions define a person. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout, the narrator, is influenced by numerous sources. Scout's identity is shaped in part by Atticus, Miss Maudie, and her experience with the court case. Atticus has a great influence on Scout's identity. He tells Scout, “You never truly understand a person until you consider things from their point of view” (33). Atticus's advice teaches Scout to never judge someone until she knows their reasoning. This guide helps Scout interact with the people around her. An example of when he used Atticus' advice is against lynching. He convinces Mr. Cunningham to leave by telling him what he cared about. This interaction shows how an individual's bond with family members influences his or her judgment and, therefore, his or her character. Furthermore, Atticus expands on this advice later in the novel, stating, “The only thing that...