Of all the books I have read, To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite. When someone told me that this book was banned in many schools, I was perplexed because it doesn't seem like a "harmful" book to me. The author of this book, Harper Lee, elaborated on real-world conflicts and demonstrated an important plot point: despite Atticus' efforts and skillful defense, Tom Robinson is found guilty. This forces Scout and Jem to a sad but true realization that the morals Atticus taught them may not be reconcilable with the evils of human nature; there is coexistence, no matter what. The event in which Tom is found guilty relates to the main lesson of the book's title. The author explains the sin in killing a mockingbird, Tom Robinson's so-called “guilt” was determined, implicit in the book, because he was black. Atticus had strong points to support his defense and his innocence, yet somehow, that evil factor in human nature overcomes the all-white jury. This is important to recognize. This part, and many other situations that occur, capture the racism of the novel. I understand it's disturbing, but unfortunately it's a historical part of this nation that everyone, regardless of race, should know about. Today racism still exists, but it differs from the past because it manifests itself in many directions. I believe that if more students were able to see the innocent point of view established in To Kill a Mockingbird, they would be able to see the distinction between good and evil in human nature and gain a new perspective on how everyone should be treated equally. The use of foul language and the concept of sex can be overcome based on the maturity of the reader. In my eyes, the use of foul language has actually become more present, and education about sexual topics is expanding in this generation, so the fact that this book is banned based on these standards even confuses me