Because Scout is only six years old when the novel begins, and eight years old when it ends, she has an unusual perspective that plays an important role in the work's meaning.
That places Jem in 7th grade around the ages of 12 or 13; and Scout is in the third grade around the ages of 8 or 9. The story centers around the main character Scout. During the course of the book Scout develops from an innocent child to humane compassionate person.
Several events occur during the book which tests her moral foundation. In fact those event makes her into a more compassionate and humane human being. Tom Robinson is accused of raping Mayella Ewell. March 31st The finch children are attacked by Bob Ewell and Boo Radley is revealed as their savior. July 1st September 10th September 5th October 25th December 22nd July 26th Last Updated: 21st June, Becky Vajov Professional.
Is scout a Mockingbird? Why was Scout considered a mockingbird in To Kill a Mockingbird? He says that mockingbirds do no wrong--they only sing. At the end of the novel, Scout identifies Boo Radley is a mockingbird because he does not harm anyone and he saves the children's lives--much like the proverbial mockingbird who only sings. Nouhou Livadny Professional.
How does Scout change in Chapter 24? Miss Caroline feels that Atticus has taught Scout to read too many difficult words from books that are too advanced for her, something which confuses Scout as she is proud of her ability to read.
In frustration, Scout begins a fight with Walter which Jem has to break up. Jem invites Walter to lunch. Walter Cunningham is the son of Mr Cunningham, a proud but poor farmer who has been unable to pay Atticus for undertaking legal work for him.
Mrs Dubose was determined to die without needing to rely on morphine. She achieved this but her success is tinged with sadness because she died before she could properly enjoy being morphine free. Atticus believes this makes her even more courageous.
Mrs Dubose is another courageous character. She has been addicted to the painkiller morphine and is determined to be free from this addiction before she dies. Without realising it, when Jem reads to her he is helping her to overcome her addiction. Dubose is revealed to have a morphine addiction.
When she passed away, Atticus revealed that she had managed to beat her morphine addiction. Dubose also leaves Jem one of her white camellia flowers before she dies as a way of telling him that she forgives him.
Henry Lafayette Dubose. Scout says this after having a row from her teacher Miss Caroline Fisher because she can already read. What do we learn about Scout from this description? The word deliberately suggests Miss Fisher has made Scout feel guilty that she can read and Scout is trying to justify her reading abilities to herself. Guilt is further suggested by the phrase, wallowing illicitly.
Miss Fisher has made Scout feel as if she has almost been committing a crime when reading the newspapers. Reading was something that just came to me, is indicative of how intelligent Scout is.
However, the reader also begins to realise something that Scout cannot quite remember. Atticus has taken plenty of time in the evenings to ensure that Scout is able to read and has taught Scout by reading to her from the daily newspapers. This gives us insight into the close relationship between father and daughter. Scout Finch A tomboy.
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