As Scout learns, she is able to distinguish between illusions and reality. Throughout To Kill A Mockingbird, Jean Louise “Scout” Finch begins to understand the false public image that certain people are often portrayed in, as well as uncover the true nature of various situations. Additionally, through overcoming fear and befriending a kind person, Scout Learns a valuable lesson on courage. With the help and support of her loved ones, Scouts gains an understanding about courage that she will need in the future. Scout deciphers the true meaning of courage. Atticus often says, “It's not time to worry yet.”, as a way to calm Scout down. Atticus plays a substantial part in Scout's growth in courage. Always having a trusted loved one to fall back on and trust is extremely important for Scout’s growth as an individual, which shows as she encounters new frightening and complex situations. The support Atticus shows for Scout shows how much he cares for her, thus aiding her in becoming a courageous young woman. “So many things had happened to us, Boo Radley was the least of our fears.” Scout is able to overcome her …show more content…
Boo is publicly known as a crazed maniac. “According to Miss Stephanie, Boo was sitting in the living room cutting some items from The Maycomb Tribune to paste in his scrapbook. His father entered the room. As Mr. Radley passed by, Boo drove the scissors into his parent’s leg, pulled them out, wiped them on his pants, and resumed his activities.” Scout was surrounded by the terrifying rumors about Boo her entire life. As she is constantly bombarded by these terrible comments about Radley, Scout grows terrified of him, and the accusations do not stop. “…he dined on raw squirrels and any cats he could catch”. Scout believes these accusations of Boo, as did everyone else. Being a child, Scout is much more likely to believe Boo’s indictment. Conversely, her view on him is going to change