A Different Scout
Over time, we all start to develop new characteristics in us. There are many things that contribute to this; people, feelings and events. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout experiences many events and actions by people that change her. Judgment was a main key in this book, people would judge Atticus because he was trying to help Tom Robinson. He would be called names and much more but he made sure Scout did not all under those influences. There were three ways Scout developed over the book. The three significant ways on how Scout develops over the novel are being tough, maturing and most importantly learning to treat everyone equally. The First way Scout changes is by starting to be mature. At the beginning of the novel she starts
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One way would be physically tough and the other mentally. Due to her tomboyish style she already has a piece of toughness inside her. Jem has been a great influence to this change. He has taught her to fight for what she wants. Scout kicked the men around Atticus “Don’t you touch him!” I kicked the man swiftly(Lee,154). In this part of the novel, Scout was trying to get Jem free from one of the men that had grabbed him harshly. She made a move and surprisingly got Jem. The second person that helped her change as herself. People would judge her for her appearance and for the way Atticus was helping Tom Robinson. She had to fight through all these things to be happy.¨ I guess it ain’t your fault if Uncle Atticus is a nigger-lover besides, but I’m here to tell you it certainly does mortify the rest of the family—” (Lee,85). Francis sure was in trouble after he told this to Scout. Scout has had to fight the fact that her dad was helping a Negro and that there would be people who didn't agree with his actions. Overall, she began to stop worrying about people calling Atticus names since he was there to give her
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
<br>Later in the book, however, Scout changes. She now tries to control her temper, and is somewhat successful. One example of this is when Cecil Jacobs, another of Scout's classmates, insults Atticus by saying that Atticus defended Niggers. Scout remembers that she shouldn't fight, and walks away. "Cecil Jacobs made me forget. He had announced in the schoolyard the day before that Scout Finch's daddy defended niggers You gonna take that back boy?' You gotta make me first!' he yelled I drew a bead on him, remembered what Atticus had said, then dropped my fists and walked away, Scout's a cow-ward!' ringing in my ears" (80-81). Scout also learns to respect and value
In the words of Nathaniel Branden, “The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance” - Nathaniel Branden. Scout is stepping towards acceptance in To Kill a Mockingbird. To Kill a Mockingbird Scout is a main character that is changing her thinking and moving away from her racist town. In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, the most dominant character trait displayed by Scout is Acceptance.
* Scout’s moral development throughout To Kill a Mockingbird has to do with how she is taught to see “the other”, her exposure to racism and injustice, and that she had Atticus as a parent to guide her through her childhood. These factors together create a stable learning environment for Scout to grow and develop in.
she did this by learning to see things from another perspective as she did with Miss Caroline’s. Scout attended a pageant and as she was returning home she and her brother were attacked. The man who attacked them was stronger than them and they were not able to defend themselves but, there was a person who to saved her and her brother. She later discovered that is
She also learns that her father can't fix everything in the trial So she is forced to mature in another way. Scout hasn't fully matured but she's matured a little pretty good amount through reading the novel she Now has more common sense and as I said before she doesn't want to beat the people up who criticize her or make fun of her dad or brother she may want to but she holds back now.
through Boo Radley. Her transformation can be seen when comparing her mindset at the beginning and end of the story. In chapter 3 Atticus tries to teach her about this topic in which he says: "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." (pg. 30). Atticus explains to Scout that she needs to try and see things from another's viewpoint even when they don’t see eye to eye. In Scout’s case, she learns to not judge people before she has a chance to see thing from their perspective. At the end of the book, Scout finally learns this lesson, as she says: "Atticus, he was real nice" which indicates her realization that some people are not what rumors say they are. Atticus the replies to her: "Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them." (pg.376).
Which in turn results in people on the playground at school to mock, bully, and tease her. She wanted to defend her father so she started fighting other students to protect her father’s view but, when Atticus hears of this Scout does not get the “thank you” she was looking for. Atticus told her, “You might hear some ugly talk about it at school, but do one thing for me if you will: you just hold you head high and keep those fists down. No matter what anybody says to you, don’t you let’em get you goat.” Scout didn’t understand this at first, but as the book advances she realized she didn’t have to stoop to their level, and if she held her head high she would appear to be the better person. She has some trouble with keeping herself incheck once in awhile but, nevertheless, there becomes a point where she doesn’t fight at all, for the rest of the book in fact. Showing she has grown out of it, and has matured, and in turn, gained a tiny bit of
Scout develops maturity in a way of empathy. She shows lack of respect and like insulting people when she doesn’t know what she is really doing. She is very rude and disrespectful to her maid, Calpurnia. Also, when Scout started school, she had conflicts with her teacher and her father, Atticus, tells her to get along with others. “You can learn a simple trick,Scout, you’ll get along with all kinds of folks.”pg.85-87 This quote is saying that Scout has to learn to respect others and good will happen. It means that you need to learn a certain skill and you aren’t just born naturally good. This matters because it is a crucial time in the novel where her father is teaching her respect. She starts developing empathy when we see her starting to walk away from fights and understands changes in Jem’s behavior. This is only the start of us seeing Scout mature but she experiences more and more and that helps her develop into an adult.
One thing Atticus always stood up for was to never fight, to be humble and remain respectful no matter what happens.Scout is being called named because of her father defending Tom so Scout doesn't like it and wants to fight everyone that calls her names. On page 76, Atticus said “You just hold your head high and keep those fist down. No matter what anybody says to you, don’t let ‘em get your goat.Try fighting with your head for a change.”This quote explains how Atticus wanted them to use their heads and challenge the world and their peers instead of fighting them. That is one lesson that every child should learn. Atticus would also teach them to never judge a person because of the stereotypes that people are held up to. On page 30 Atticus says “You never understand a person until you consider things from their point of view- until you climb into their skin and walk around in it.” These lessons that Atticus taught his kids helped them understand the world and the process they were about to get themselves
She begins to sob the whole trip to his room, since she has some confusion why Aunt Alexandria is negative towards the Cunninghams, Jem had to show her his chest hair so she’d stop crying. During all that even Scout notices all the changes in Jem. No matter how much others believe Scout has the change the most, I believe Jem had a evolved the
After Scout is able to see the town from a perspective she had never seen before-- the Radley’s porch-- she can finally understand a loaded and deep piece of advice from Atticus. An outgrowth of her change is the growth of her character and her mind. Although Scout’s ignorance pops up all over the plot of To Kill a Mockingbird, she is able to make significant strides towards changing it. However, Scout was aided in her endeavors to change by outside
In To Kill A Mockingbird, advances so does the factors that influence a character’s moral growth; all the characters in the book matured from the experiences they encountered. Scout, which is one of the characters, matured in positively in physical ways. At the beginning of the book Scout was told she was to much like a boy. The reasons she was like a boy is because the way she dressed, played, and acted. After that the book progresses and by the end of the book Scout is acting more like a lady.
One experience that changed Scout was when Aunt Alexandra learns that Tom Robinson had died, but continues to entertain guests at her party. Atticus has just come home and breaks the news to Aunt Alexandra, who looks ready to burst into tears. But she swallows her tears, makes sure she doesn't look unhappy or teary-eyed, and goes back out to her guests. Scout sees all of this and realizes that being a
First character that helps scout mature would be Atticus. Atticus teaches her to be sympathize with others who are different. One example is when Atticus said “ 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 ) Atticus teaches Scout to be understanding for the people are different. In the quote Atticus said “ until you climb into his skin and walk around’ it meaning you can’t judge