Sentimental fans of the original, and those who grew up with Atticus Finch as a role model and a beacon of equality, may feel literal empathy with Scout. Her emotions will be their emotions, as she and the reader both learn that role models are capable of the worst of human flaws, and the world has a dark side. But its these cringe-worthy moments, as well as the laughable ones, that add power to this far more adult-oriented, more literary work from Lee.