The Character Of Scout Finch In To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee

“We start as fools and become wise through experience”-African proverb. There are many situations where Scout has learned life lessons from the people that she hangs out with, to instances where she was taught something from a curtain situation. From child's play to a mature understanding, scouts' journey in To Kill a Mockingbird has changed widely. Through her experiences and interactions with the people of Maycomb, Scout Finch grows from an innocent, naive child into a more mature, empathetic individual who learns valuable lessons about the complexities of human nature, the importance of compassion and understanding, and the power of standing up for one's beliefs in the face of adversity as shown by her views on people like Walter Cunningham

Scout and her friends are terrified of Boo Radley at the beginning of the book because they see him as almost a ghostly figure. Even though Boo is a reclusive individual who rarely leaves his house, Scout's imagination runs wild with tales of his alleged hatred. Scout, however, starts to view Boo Radley differently. She discovers from her father and other members of the neighborhood that Boo is not the evil character she had pictured him to be, but rather a kind and gentle soul who has been unfairly misunderstood by the neighborhood. Scout and Boo's relationship takes a turn near the end of the novel when Boo saves Scout and her brother Jem from an attack by Bob Ewell. Scout finally meets Boo, and she realizes he is not the terrifying figure she had imagined him to be. Instead, he is a shy and gentle man who has isolated himself due to his fear of the outside world. Boo Radley shows his real self when he says, "Thank you for my children, Arthur." Scout tells Boo this after he saves her and her sibling Jem from Bob Ewell’s attack. The quote shows how Scout is aware of Boo's kindness and courage and how their relationship has changed from one of dread and mystery to one of appreciation. It demonstrates that Scout now views Boo as a buddy and neighbor rather than as an outsider who has lost touch with society. Scout

Scout looks up to her father, and admires his high standards. He teaches her the value of sticking up for what is right, even when doing so means going against the crowd. She learns from Atticus to judge people on their own habits rather than their race. As Scout learns more about the race tensions in her community, she starts to wonder about the perspectives of the adults in her life. As she learns about the unfairness of the Tom Robinson trial, she starts to recognize how racism and prejudice are at the root of many of the social relationships in the community. Throughout the novel, Scout witnesses several acts of violence, including the attack on Jem and herself, as well as the shooting of Tim Johnson. These encounters teach her about the destructive nature of violence as well as the value of empathy and understanding. Scout learns more about the people around her and their challenges as she gets older. She gains empathy for those who are different from her and learns to view the world from others' viewpoints. Through her encounters, Scout develops into a more mature, reflective individual who has a greater understanding of the complexities of life. when atticus says "The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience."(23). Scout learns from this quote the value of speaking up for what one is passionate about, even if it is unpopular. It serves to