While Scout was either blissfully ignorant or nonchalant about the stereotypes surrounding gender; and more importantly how the community treated those who did not fit into a gender stereotype. Atticus was a least somewhat concerned with the town’s attitude towards them. During the time that Scout’s uncle, Jack had come to visit, Scout began to swear. When uncle Jack realized this and pointed it out to Atticus his response was,”Don’t pay any attention to her, Jack. She’s trying you out. Cal says she’s been cussing fluently for a week now” (Harper Lee 79). This gives more insight into both Atticus as a person and as a member of society. On a basic level, it shows that he is ok, at least for now with Scout swearing. On a societal level, however,