Society leads to conform and people who choose not to conform appear as outcasts. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by harper lee, the idea of conformity is understood by the town of maycomb. Scout, a tomboy who is by maycomb because of her view of society, is misunderstood in her personality and independent ideas. Scout changes throughout the story, growing to recognize that Maycomb is a corrupt society and how the values of a conformist community negatively affect its people. In the beginning of the novel, scout shows she is an immature person following along with others in their views on society. In the start of the novel scout childishly bothers Boo Radley at his house. Scout is very curios about the house she say, “ almost invisible …show more content…
For example scout begins realize problems about maycomb, she feels wrongful of the treatment to Walter Cunningham and involves herself in her dietary, “ he didn't have any lunch”(30). She was explaining to Aunt Alexandra about Walters dietary affairs as she begins to become curious about the treatment of Walter just because of his last name and what the town has to think of him. She opposes to societal norms to emphasize scouts early view on a conformist society, which is evolving. She begins to have a mind of her own by recognizing Maycomb’s conformity as everyone believes in the same concept, just like Walter Cunningham's unfair …show more content…
She begins to wonder about the strange things that are going on in her hometown; she realizes not everything in Maycomb is perfect as she once believed. Scout is an outcast to the town because she does not conform to society like the others instead she begins to become curious about the community she lives in and what the people of her society follow. During the Tom Robinson trial she sneaks in a witnesses the whole trail and she has a very deep conversation with Jem as she reveals, “ [ scout thinks] there is one type of folks. Folks”(227). Her curiosity lead to her understanding of the people of Maycomb. She reveals a conformist society brings out the mediocrity in maycomb. This shows the wrongful effects of a conformist as it does not portray any strong qualities rather only shows the same thoughts, actions, and personalities of the whole town. This condemns the society’s true qualities and doesn’t allow its people to live a successful independent
"She had her own views about things, a lot different from mine, maybe.son, I told you that if you hadn't lost your head I'd have made you go read to her. I wanted you to see something about her-I wanted you to see what real courage is instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand" (128). Scout's change of maturity level is defined by a progression towards understanding Atticus' life lessons, which halt at the ending chapters of the book when Scout recognizes Boo Radley as a human being. After the night when Bob Ewell's life ends, Boo Radley exposes himself as a kindhearted man who Scout can relate with.
In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Scout Finch tries to please her father, but living with no mother it’s hard to know how to act. It’s natural to follow Jem, her brother, when that is her only friend through out the years. Imagine hearing gossip about your father from friends, neighbors, and even your own cousin. Scout had to push through all of the gossip and believe in her father. Throughout the novel Scout shows how social she can be. To Kill a Mockingbird is a great novel that keeps you reading. Scout has a positive effect on events such as at the jail, she was the reason that the mob left. She also always curious so she is more mature than most kids her age. Through the journey of the trial she shows how hot-tempered, tomboyish, and mature she can be.
Throughout the book, To Kill A Mockingbird, Scout Finch learns a variety of concepts about the way the world really is. However the main concept that Scout discovers is the evil that surrounds her and her hometown of Maycomb. Scout discovers the evil in the world through her experiences in Maycomb and these are the events that help her grow and mature into who she is. Mainly, the trial of Tom Robinson opened Scout’s eyes to the evil and wrongdoings in the county, as well as in the courtroom. The trial gives way to the prejudice remarks about the Finch family’s involvement in the case. The trial of Tom Robinson, the county’s comments on Atticus’s involvement in the trial, and getting attacked at the end of the story
...es that despite all the differences humans have, we are really more alike than not. Scout is constantly educated by her Aunt on Maycomb's different folks. She realizes that “there’s just one kind of folks. Folks” (304). Scout has finally become enlightened, a role model that everyone, even Atticus, can aspire to be like.
Scout undergoes three stages of rapid change. She goes from being innocent of the corruption in Maycomb County, to being exposed to the problems the society of Maycomb has, then finally realizing the truth behind Maycomb. One example of Scout’s change in the story is when her thinking of people went from saying, "He ain't company, Cal, he's just a Cunningham" to “Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” One thing is for sure Scout’s views did
The town of Maycomb, filled with racist views which exposes the kids to the racist views of close friends such as Dill Harris, family members such as Aunt Alexandra, and neighbors such as Mrs.Dubose. Limited to so much time with the kids, Atticus tries his best to equip Scout and Jem with the ability to look past the disease, by having Scout and Jem look past, “Maycomb's usual disease” increases their father's attempt to persuade anyone's views to racial equality.
They want to get to know him as he leaves them surprises in the tree, and even saves Jem’s life (Best). Finally, Scout decided to put herself in Boo Radley’s shoes. She began to see the view from his side. Kasper says, “Scout at last begins to see Boo Radley as a human being.” (Kasper).
A distinct conscience is formed by the values and desires of one’s unique identity. However, common beliefs of societal standards can influence conscientious desires. In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee introduces a young girl named Scout, who learns about the difference between social conformity and human conscience. Through this, she notices the conflict it brings: choosing to conform or stand with your desire. Through Maycomb’s discriminatory principles, Atticus’ actions against common beliefs, and Scout’s comprehension of Boo, Lee reveals how society’s standards and conformity hinders personal desires for righteousness.
She turns from a tomboy who does not understand basic feelings and emotion, into a feminine lady, who learns compassion for the people surrounding her. In the beginning of the book, Scout was not able to understand why Boo Radley was locked up in the house. Was it because he was scared? Or because he was delusional? Or because he has no friends? She had no clue. As she grows to become more feminine, she starts to show more empathy. When Scout and Jem are attacked by the vicious Mr.Ewell, Boo steps in. Later, the two meet for the first time, and Scout starts to emphasize with him.“ I led him to the chair farthest from Atticus and Mr.Tate. It was in deep shadow. Boo would feel more comfortable in the dark”(364). Boo Radley has not seen the sun in over a decade, which has made him frightened in the sun. Without any social conversations for over a decade, he is revealed to be very shy among the men . Scout, able to understand his feelings, kindly leads him to the chair in the shadows, where Boo was able to settle in more easily. She did not have to do it, but with learning how to change, she was able to empathize with
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout Finch represents a young southern tomboy who strives to find her identity. The adults in her town of Maycomb...
...she describes the pompous women. The author uses the women's conversations to emphasize the reasons Scout remains a tomboy and refuses the traits of Maycomb females.
Another way Scout changed a lot was in the way she treated Boo Radley. At the beginning of the book Jem, Dill, and herself enjoyed playing "Boo Radley" as a game and tormenting him by trying to have a chance to see him or prove their bravery by touching the house. As time went on, Scout's fears and apprehensions regarding the Radley place slowly disappeared. She mentions how "the Radley Place had ceased to terrify me (her)..." As she matures and is more able to take care of herself, she realizes more and more that Boo Radley is a human being, just like herself.
As the book comes to a close, readers can see just how mature and empathetic Scout has become. After Scout and Jem, Scout’s brother, are saved by Arthur “Boo” Radley, the town shut-in, Scout walks Boo home and after he walks back into her house, she turns around and just stares out at the street from Boo’s point of view instead of from her own. Her father taught her that you should
Scout starts to understand people’s needs, opinions, and their points of view. In the beginning, Scout does not really think much about other people’s feelings, unless it directly pertains to her. Jem and Dill decided to create a play based on the life of one of their neighbors, Boo Radley. According to neighborhood rumors, Boo got into a lot of trouble as a kid, stabbed his father with scissors, and never comes out of the house. The children create a whole drama and act it out each day. “As the summer progressed, so did our game. We polished and perfected it, added dialogue and plot until we had manufactured a small play among which we rang changes every day” (Lee 52). Scout turned Boo’s life into a joke, something for her entertainment. She did not think about how Boo would feel if he knew what they were doing. Near the end of the book, while Boo was at the Finch house, Scout led him onto the porc...
When Boo Radley comes over, she says, “You’d like to say good night to Jem, wouldn’t you, Mr. Arthur? Come right in” (Lee 371). This is a man she has never met before, and she is allowing him to come into her home to say goodnight to her brother. This is an example of how friendly Scout can be to people she has never met. Scout is not only friendly to Boo, but she is friendly to everyone she meets despite whether or not she likes them. This can also be seen at the lynch mob, where she was polite to Mr. Cunningham despite the fact that she knew what was going on. Her amiable character depicts her well as a