Scout Finch Character Traits

The setting of the book also influences her personality because 1930’s Alabama was a really racist time period. Who knew Scout, a young girl in elementary school, could be such a complex character to really understand. The first trait I would explain Scout is that she is very stubborn. Her stubbornness can really be found it her dialogue many times throughout the book. One example of Scout being stubborn is when Jem and

First, Scout demonstrates a vast amount of loyalty throughout the book. Sitting right next to her or relaxing in the next county, Scout defends her friends and family to the best of her ability showing those around her how much she cares for them; even if it means getting into a

  Early in the novel, Scout illustrates the courage she embodies.  On her first day of school, Scout acts as an ambassador for the entire class.  She takes the duty of informing Miss Caroline of Walter Cunningham's situation.  Miss Caroline had just scolded Scout for her ability to read, however, Scout still feels the classes' need for leadership.  Most children at her age would fear speaking

Scout is quite a confident character in the To Kill A Mockingbird novel especially because she is able to fight boys without any fear. She might be a small girl but she has one big heart, possessing the virtue of caring by always seeing the best of others and as well as having great concern for others. The way she acts or the clothes that she wears, she can come across as a tomboy because unlike other girls who wear dresses she rocks it in her cozy fashionable overalls.

Her determination allows her to continue to swear, which is not fitting for the kind of woman that society expects. In addition, she continues to participate in similar activities that involve Jem and Dill. She is also able to avoid acting like a lady in front of Dill, who she aspires to marry, in the future. She is unwilling to change her decision to become ladylike. Also, even though he father reminds her to use her head instead of her fist, she still reckons to fight against her family instead of publicly. This shows us that she is willing to continue to fight, if it concerns her father and anything that holds great value to her. Scout does not let go of her ability to fight, even though, she knows it is not the right choice for a lady, and she keeps her head held high like her brother, like a man. In all, Scout’s determination aids her in resisting the attempts that society inflicts upon her towards becoming a befitting

Scout Finch was one character in “To Kill a Mockingbird” who broke stereotypes and labels, in this case stereotypes that were imposed on girls. Scout was expected to be polite and ladylike, but instead challenged gender stereotypes with her tomboy-like behavior. Scout wore overalls instead of dresses, held an interest in guns, and played in mud among other things. Behavior such as this upset Aunt Alexandra, who frequently attempted to force gender stereotypes onto Scout. Tom Robinson was another character who broke stereotypes of his time, but unlike Scout Finch, Tom challenged racial stereotypes.

Scouts most important goals are, to marry Dill, and to get Boo Radley to come out.

In a smaller perspective, Scout had shown courage in many places in the novel. For instance, she showed courage when Atticus had asked Scout not to fight anyone. She was being asked to change how she reacted negatively to people’s comments. This showed a lot of bravery because Scout used to fight a lot, but since she promised Atticus that she wouldn’t fight anymore she stuck to her word because she didn’t want to disappoint Atticus. Another example is when she continues to learn how to read and write with Atticus even if she gets scolded by her teacher. She shows courage because she is going against what her teacher had told her. Finally, she acts like an ambassador on the first day of school. She has the guts to act like someone really important. Being a follower of her fathers’ character traits, she hasn’t learned the true meaning of courage that her father, Atticus displays.

Scout is willing to take the responsibility for things that mattered to her and to her family and that is a result of her courageous character. She simply wants to defend everyone fairly just like her father Atticus.

A time she showed courage was when she ran out and faced the angry mob surrounding Atticus. She attempted to make friendly conversation with the only man she recognized, Mr. Cunningham, which eventually resulted in him calling for everyone to get going and leave. “‘So it took an eight-year-old child to bring ‘em to their senses, didn’t it?’ Said Atticus. ‘That proves something- that a gang of wild animals can be stopped, simply because they’re still human.’” (Lee p. 179) This was courageous because Scout could’ve been hurt running out into a mob of angry strangers, but she did it anyway and prevented her father from being

Scout in the book shows that she is intelligent, but at the same time she acts different then other girls. She is more interested in things that boys do. The most notable characteristic that Scout has is that she believes that everyone in her life is good, but during the trial of Tom Robinson she realizes that people can be bad.

Scout shows courage in this book mainly but doing what is right and sticking to her word.

What makes Scout so fearless is that she never backs down to anything or anybody. For instance, when Scout stands up for Walter Cunningham and tells Miss Caroline that, “You’re shamin’ him, Miss Caroline” (21). She also shows pursuit of justice in two other ways. When she stands up for Dill when Francis calls Dill names. Also, when Francis says, “I guess it ain’t your fault if Uncle Atticus is a niggerlover , but I’m here to tell you it certainly does mortify the rest of

The book To Kill a Mockingbird has many strong characters, but who exudes courage and bravery? Clearly Scout does. Scout is this tomboyish girl, that stands up for many of her beliefs and people. With an iron fist she lets people hear what she wants them to hear. But, as she grows up, she appreciates the people in her community, and only sees the good in it, no evil.

Scout’s personality begins as coarse; she wants to control with her fists and is easily provoked. However, through her interactions with those in her community, her personality becomes more refined. One example of her lack of self-control is shown when she gets into a fight with her cousin Francis. In her rage, she decided to take out her anger on him, “‘He is not!’ I roared. ‘I don’t know what you’re talking’ about, but you better cut it out this red hot minute!’I leaped off the steps and