Empathy is having the feeling or experience of sharing someone else's feelings. This is a significant theme in the book. It is often described as "putting yourself in someone else's shoes." In sharing someone's feelings, you share his or her perspective on things or on the world in general. 

When Jem is "sentenced" to read to Mrs. Dubose, Scout goes with him. Seeing Mrs. Dubose lying in bed, looking sickly, Scout notes that she feels sorry for her. Feeling pity is more of a description of sympathy, but this is related to empathy: 

In the corner of the room was a brass bed, and in the bed was Mrs. Dubose. I wondered if Jem’s activities had put her there, and for a moment I felt sorry for her. (Chapter 11) 

At the beginning of Chapter 12, Scout is unhappy that Dill has not come for the summer. She reminisces and realizes that Dill is an important part of her life, especially during the summer. She says, "summer was the swiftness with which Dill would reach up and kiss me when Jem was not looking, the longings we sometimes felt each other feel." They feel the same longings. This is literally what empathy means. They feel what the other is feeling. 

Near the end of the book, Scout walks Boo Radley to his home. She stands on his porch and contemplates Boo's perspective. She means this literally since she is standing on his porch looking at the street. But she also means this figuratively in that she realizes how important it is to consider someone else's perspective, to imagine how he sees the world, and how he might feel (empathy) about how he is treated: 

Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough. 

For Atticus, empathy is about feeling and "knowing" what another person is going through. He does this religiously, even with Bob Ewell. (Chapter 23) 

What are some quotes from To Kill a Mockingbird that show how empathy is required to have tolerance?

There are several scenes throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird that depict characters explaining how empathy is required to be tolerant of others.

In Chapter 9, Atticus encourages Scout to be accepting of her neighbors' beliefs and comments. He tells Scout that it is important for her to keep in mind that the people making ignorant comments are their friends, and she must refrain from physically engaging in any altercation.

"This time we aren't fighting the Yankees, we're fighting our friends. But remember this, no matter how bitter things get, they're still our friends and this is still our home." (Lee 102)

In Chapter 11, Atticus tells Jem that he needs to keep in mind that Mrs. Dubose is old and ill. He explains to Jem that Mrs. Dubose shouldn't be held responsible for the things she says because of her age and condition. Atticus encourages Jem to be tolerant of Mrs. Dubose and remain respectful no matter how ignorant her comments become.

"She's an old lady and she's ill. You just hold your head high and be a gentleman. Whatever she says to you, it's your job not to let her make you mad." (Lee 133)

In Chapter 16, Atticus explains to the children that they need show empathy towards Walter Cunningham in order to be tolerant of his actions. Atticus tells the children how Walter was influenced by mob mentality, and says that Walter is still considered their friend.

"Mr. Cunningham's basically a good man...he just has his blind spots along with the rest of us." (Lee 210)

In Chapter 23, Atticus explains to Jem why he should display tolerance towards Bob Ewell. Atticus describes the motivation behind Bob's inappropriate actions and encourages Jem to be understanding.

"Jem, see if you can stand in Bob Ewell's shoes a minute. I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with. The man had to have some kind of comeback, his kind always does. So if spitting in my face and threatening me saved Mayella Ewell one extra beating, that's something I'll gladly take." (Lee 292)

In To Kill A Mockingbird, what is the quote about empathy that Atticus teaches Scout?

Atticus believes that it is important to "put yourself in someone else's shoes" in order to understand them.  He is a firm believer in empathy.  He wants his children to also take this advice when they are angry or frustrated with people.

Miss Caroline, Scout's new teacher, does not understand Scout.  Scout tries to explain why Walter Cunningham refuses to take a quarter from her for lunch.  Miss Caroline thinks Scout is being impertinent, and she punishes her.  She smacks Scout's hand with a ruler and sends her into the corner.  Scout is upset by this because she had not intended to do anything wrong.  She was only trying to help Miss Caroline by telling her the ways of the Cunningham family.  

Scout later speaks to her father about Miss Caroline.  Instead of being angry or upset with Miss Caroline, he implores his daughter to have understanding.  Scout's new teacher "had learned not to hand something to a Cunningham, for one thing."  He also suggested that Scout and Walter Cunningham "put [themselves] in her shoes [and see] it was an honest mistake on her part. [They] could not expect her to learn all Maycomb's ways in one day, and [they] could not hold her responsible when she knew no better" (To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 3).

In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, what are some quotes that show empathy, integrity, and tolerance?

There are several scenes throughout the novel that portray characters showing empathy for others. Atticus shows empathy for Mr. Cunningham while he is explaining how mob mentality negatively influenced him the previous night. Atticus tells Jem,

"Mr. Cunningham's basically a good man...he just has his blind spots along with the rest of us." (Lee 210)

Later on in the novel, Bob Ewell spits in Atticus' face while leaving the post office. Atticus controls his emotions and does not respond while Bob Ewell yells at him. When Atticus returns home he tells Jem,

"Jem, see if you can stand in Bob Ewell's shoes a minute. I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with. The man had to have some kind of comeback, his kind always does. So if spitting in my face and threatening me saved Mayella Ewell one extra beating, that's something I'll gladly take." (Lee 292)

Atticus shows empathy for Bob Ewell by understanding his emotions. He knows that Bob Ewell is upset and is looking for revenge, and doesn't blame him for doing so.

Atticus is Scout's father and role model who plays an important part in her moral and intellectual development. Atticus displays integrity throughout the entire novel and hopes Scout follows his positive examples. In Chapter 11, Scout thinks Atticus is wrong for defending Tom Robinson because most people disagree with his decision to defend him. Atticus says,

“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” (Lee 140)

In Chapter 9, Atticus is talking with Scout about controlling her emotions and explains to her why he is defending Tom Robinson. She asks him if they are going to win and Atticus says,

“Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win.” (Lee 101)

Atticus' quote portrays his integrity by refusing to stop representing Tom Robinson. He does not compromise his moral principles when faced with adversity. 

Atticus is tolerant of others throughout the novel. There are many scenes throughout the novel where Atticus shows tolerance towards his children and the community members of Maycomb. In Chapter 11, Jem returns home furious at the derogatory comments Mrs. Dubose makes towards him. Atticus says,

"She's an old lady and she's ill. You just hold your head high and be a gentleman. Whatever she says to you, it's your job not to let her make you mad." (Lee 133)

Atticus doesn't blame Mrs. Dubose for the things she says. Instead of chastising her, he tells Jem not to let her comments bother him and act respectable. In Chapter 3, Atticus explains to Scout why the community allows the Ewells certain privileges and is tolerant towards them. He tells Scout,

"and it's certainly bad when a man spends his relief checks on green whisky while his children have a way of crying from hunger pains. I don't know of landowner around here who begrudges those children any game their father can hit...Of course he shouldn't, but he'll never change his ways. Are you going to take out your disapproval on his children?" (Lee 41)

Atticus not only describes their situation but tells Scout the reasoning behind the community's tolerant attitude towards the Ewells.