Scout Finch Character Development

Scout Finch’s Character Development Scout, Jem, and Dill are the type of friends who like to climb trees and play acting games. They were the ones who’d rise at dawn and play until dusk with no interruptions just pure fun. Everyday of every summer was the kid’s favorite time of the year. Each youth role in the story goes through something different and develops. Scout, in particular, developed in a sophisticated way but doesn’t let her new behaviors affect her fun with her best friends. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, is a coming of age novel that follows Scout Finch and her simple life in Maycomb County. She lives with her father, Atticus, and brother, Jem. Scout is taking in what goes on around her at the age of a 6 to 9 years old which

Atticus is known as being Scout and Jem’s wise father who serves as a lawyer in Maycomb. To start, one of the most valuable lessons Atticus teaches Scout is the importance of empathy. Scout is asking Atticus about why Boo Radley does what he does. Atticus assures Scout, “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” (30). This helps to mature Scout because it is molding her into a better, understanding person just like her father. She now can realize that other people have problems they have to deal with. Second, Atticus is always there to answer Scout’s burning life questions so she can use her new knowledge as her life progresses. Atticus is talking to Jack, his brother, about the importance of being the type of parent who doesn’t lie to their children. Atticus explains, “When a child asks you something, answer him, for goodness' sake. But don't make a production of it. Children are children, but they can spot an evasion quicker than adults, and evasion simply muddles 'em" (87). During this conversation when Scout is eavesdropping, she realizes she is always reassured by her father to help when she is confused. Since Atticus raises his children like this, Scout can use the advice given from Atticus to develop a greater knowledge. Atticus, lastly, teaches the lesson not to kill a mockingbird, which is a used as a metaphor.

Calpurnia is known to be the mother role in Scout and Jem’s life because of all the life lessons she teaches to them. First of all, Calpurnia is the person who teaches Scout about proper manners and how to be polite. In this scene, Scout is complaining about having Walter Cunningham over for dinner because she does not like him or his reputation. Calpurnia teaches, “Don't matter who they are, anybody sets foot in this house's yo' comp'ny, and don't you let me catch you remarkin' on their ways like you was so high and mighty” (33). Scout takes this information to heart by helping her to be a better host. The sophistication of Scout comes into play throughout the story because of the skills taken from this lesson. Next, Scout grows a greater sense for the segregation of Maycomb. When Scout questions Cal about the way she speaks to the colored folks compared to at home, she grows confused and curious. Cal responds, “Suppose you and Scout talked colored-folks' talk at home it'd be out of place, wouldn't it? Now what if I talked white-folks' talk at church, and with my neighbors? They'd think I was puttin' on airs to beat Moses" (126). Scout realizes the segregation that goes on at that time period and how people act differently around others based on race. Calpurnia’s experience is bettering Scout’s growth by understanding the differences people have and to respect the roles of others. Finally,