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How Is Scout Finch Different In To Kill A Mockingbird

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Scout Finch, the narrator of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, contrasts sharply with society in the early-mid 1930s; their differences are evident in her judgement, behavior, and family life. Throughout the novel, it is implied that she was much different from others, whether that be the school children mentioned near the beginning of the book or even the adults of Maycomb, whose position on common issues are exposed during the Tom Robinson trial. These elements caused her to stand out among other characters as she was presented with more predicaments to face throughout the book. As a result of Scout being raised by her father and brother, she was a tomboy who rejected the lady-like qualities of other women in society. For example, when Aunt Alexandra arrived at the Finch home to assist Atticus in bringing up the children, Scout clashed with her due to …show more content…

Many times it was mentioned that she was playing with Jem and Dill, not female classmates. Scout frequently found herself in quarrels and verbal arguments. When she felt challenged by Jem, she simply tackled and punched him. She was very content with an air-rifle that was gifted to her; she and Jem would “go exploring with our air-rifles to see if we could find a rabbit or squirrel” (92). According to Aunt Alexandra, other girls her age did not behave in such ways; they were supposed to be submissive and quiet. On the first day of school, Scout contradicted those girlish qualities by standing up in class and speaking her mind without fear of the consequences. She also stated that after school “catching Walter Cunningham in the schoolyard gave me some pleasure, but when I was rubbing his nose in the dirt Jem came by and told me to stop” (22). Generally, she would tag along with Dill and Jem when they went on endeavors, which almost always landed her in an unfortunate position that resulted in a warning or even

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