Character Analysis Of Scout In To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Jean Louise “Scout” Finch shows us various aspects of her personality, in her actions, thoughts, and words. Her home life affects this greatly as her father Atticus raised her with equality and a sense of freedom. Scout speaks her mind and does not confine to the standards of society at the time. Scouts intelligence is evident on her first day of school, when her teacher discovers her ability to read. Miss Caroline is off put as she was not expecting any of her students to be this advanced. Scout realizes this when “…she discovered that I was literate and looked at me with more than faint distaste.” (Pg.22) Her intelligence is also shown by her ability to realize when to use physical force in an argument,

Harper Lee introduces Scout as an insensible tomboy caught in the midst of contrite prejudicial conception. She has not yet discovered what is right and wrong due to various misconceptions that the people of Maycomb

Scout tended to ask questions about what was happening and remembered even the most little details about what was said. “‘Jem’ I said ‘aren’t those the Ewells sitting down yonder?’ ‘Hush’ said Jem,’Mr.Heck Tate is testifying.’” (Lee 166) This quote shows that even though Scout is being observant, people are not quite sure they want to reveal to Scout the answers she is seeking. Scout resembles a strong-willed person in this novel. She constantly is pulling stunts, that she knows will get her in some trouble, and standing up for things she thinks is right. For example when Scout, Dill, and Jem were acting out the Radley’s lifes they knew it was wrong and underhanded but, they still proceeded to act the scenes anyway. She also shows the characteristics of a strong willed human when, she steps up to her teacher at school, even though she did back down. “‘Now, lets not let our imaginations run away with us dear,’she said ‘now tell your father not to teach you anymore. It is best to begin reading with a fresh mind. You tell him I’ll take over from here and try to undo the damage.’ ‘Ma’am?’ ‘Your father does

In the Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, Scout is displayed throughout the novel as the main protagonist. As time develops, she becomes more of a dynamic character that experiences change and grows from her experiences. Scout is a character that changes and demonstrates it in many instances in the story.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” is one of the most recognizable books of all time. Ever since it’s July 1960 release date it has been hailed for its genius writing, relatable characters, and narration. The novel is told through the eyes of Scout, a young girl living in the fictional Alabama town of Maycomb, and how she develops during an important time in her childhood. Scout’s character will affect the story in many different ways. As the only narrator, all of what you know of Maycomb and its inhabitants is through her eyes. Her childlike demeanor, strong southern accent, and personality add to the book’s charm and memorability. You will get to see her evolve as a person throughout the entire story. Scout is not only the most memorable, but the most important.

Throughout the novel, Scout is portrayed as an adventurous tomboy who would rather be outside making trouble with her brother than inside playing with dolls. She goes on adventures

Scout, the essential character who tells the story through her point of view illustrates several character traits such as curiosity, intelligence and tomboy.

The character Scout, has been constantly changing. The novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by, Harper Lee displays many examples of how Scout has changed over this period of time. Jean Louis, also known as Scout, has grown and matured in concepts such as discipline, courage, and understanding.

     Imagine just two young kids maturing within a matter of years. Imagine that same two kids, experiencing or understanding things that they aren’t meant to at a young age. Jem and Scout were just like that. They have experienced many things that they shouldn’t have at their age. Scout on the other hand, seems to be the one maturing the most. Throughout this whole essay, you will learn about Jem and Scout’s attributes, personality, and how alike or different they are from each other.

Jean Louise Finch, also known as Scout is a smart and respectful girl. She fights for what she thinks is right and has a curiosity that helps her learn more and more about the world. During the book she learns a very important lesson that her father urges her to understand. Since a young age he told her “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view—until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Lee 30). At first Scout tries to follow his advice with kids at her school, but it isn’t until the end of the book when she fully understands what her father means. When Scout accompanies Arthur back home, she turns around and looks out into the neighborhood. She sees all the happenings from

Throughout the novel, Scout is portrayed as an adventurous tomboy who would rather be outside making trouble with her brother than inside playing with dolls. She goes on exploits

It’s the Great Depression, and Scout and Jem Finch, along with their friend Dill, are going on a multitude of adventures. Their story takes place in Maycomb, Alabama. Scout is about six years old at the start of “To Kill A Mockingbird” and her brother Jem is about ten years old. Scout narrates the novel and shows what life back in the Great Depression was like. Scout is a tomboy who is forced to act like a lady by her Aunt Alexandra. She also loves her brother and father Atticus so much that she would fight anyone who would try and put them down. Then there is Jem. He is a young boy growing into a man. He would also would fight anyone who put down his family early in the novel, but as time progresses, he no longer fights at the drop of a hat. This essay will compare the traits of Scout and Jem as they progress throughout the novel. First, we will show how Scout changes in the novel.

“...so low I could not have heard it from the sidewalk. Someone inside the house was laughing.”(46) At the beginning of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout is terrified of the Radley Place because she is not brave. She hears someone laughing while she is in the Radley Place after her brother Jem rolled her in a tire their. Through more experiences, Scout becomes caring and brave.

Scout Jean Louise a 6 year old young “woman” who throughout the story “To Kill A Mockingbird” learns that being a girl and a child in the early 1930’s was very difficult because you must act like a lad and also grow up fast. Being raised where she barely had a mother figure in her life and had only her father to teach her certain things was different from the rest of the young girls. Scout was what you would call a “tomboy” mainly because she hated wearing dresses and only wore her pants. She also only had male friends including her brother Jem. Despite her age only being 6, throughout the book she goes through many tough challenges and certain obstacles she must accomplish. Scout must face the reality of life, judgement from others,

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout is one of the main characters and the narrator. During the time the book begins, she is a little 6 year-old girl who is mature for her age, and she continues to mature as the book progresses. Over the course of the novel, Scout develops an exceptional character which is constantly changing from the effects of different events and characters. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Lee uses the minor characters Boo Radley, Miss Maudie, and Aunt Alexandra to help develop Scout into a strong and compassionate human being from the innocent child she used to be.