Have you ever had to deal with the effects of racism or the unfair ways the world is depicted? Harper Lee's book "To Kill a Mockingbird" addresses prejudice, racism, and justice through Scout Finch's perspective, a young kid growing up in a small Southern town in the middle of the 1930s.
To start the story off in the perspective of Scout, she started narrating when she was 6 years old; heading to school for the first time. She was excited to learn new things and be around new people for the first time. To start the first few days of school. Scouts teacher was appalled that she already knew how to read and write instead of celebrating the fact. In many ways Scout actually hated school as it inhibited her learning more than it helped. Throughout
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Jem first dismisses Scout's thoughts and views her as a bother, but as she learns more about the world, Jem grows to value Scout's viewpoints and observations. Scout's change in maturity also impacted her relationship with her neighbour, Boo Radley. She grew very fond of Boo as she started to find a newfound empathy and the ability to put herself into his shoes. Scout discovers that while humanity has a significant capacity for evil, it also possesses a significant capacity for good. Scout also discovers that evil may frequently be reduced if one approaches others with empathy and understanding. To conclude the novel, Scout transforms into a person capable of adopting that perspective, showing that no matter what evil she encounters, she will maintain her conscience without becoming jaded or cynical. Scout doesn't pick fights with anyone or things that annoy her in a quick second. This showcases who scouts will become and continue to evolve mentally and physically. Scout develops a greater awareness of gender roles and expectations as she grows up. She is initially uncomfortable with the expectation placed on her as a young lady, but gradually she comes to embrace her femininity while challenging traditional gender