In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee depicts Scout as outgoing and very curious but also is very caring about her family. First of all, Scout is a girl raised as a tomboy by her father. She never had a mother to teach her a proper etiquette. She is growing up and now is learning to speak whatever is on her mind whether it gets her into trouble or not. In the novel, on page 90 it states, “Aw that's a damn story,” I said. “I beg your pardon?”. When Scout begins to swear in front of Uncle Jack, he is very aghasted. Uncle Jack and Aunt Alexandra feel that Atticus may be teaching his kids the wrong things especially Scout. They fear that Scout being so outgoing will cause her to lose her lady likeness and will not reach her full potential.
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Not thinking of the consequences, she puts it in her mouth and chews it all afternoon. She doesn't’ realize that this gum could kill her since it may be possessed by Boo Radley’s spirit. Lastly, Scout may be very outgoing and letting the curious side come out, but she also has a soft side. She always want to make sure that her everyone is okay whether she likes them or not. For example, in the text, “I began to feel sick. Going back to that place by himself-I remembered Miss Stephanie: Mr. Nathan had the other barrel waiting for the next sound he heard, be it n*****, dog...Jem knew that better than I. I was desperate: “Look, it ain’t worth it, Jem. A lickin’ hurts but it doesn’t hurt but it doesn’t last. You’ll get your head shot off, Jem. Please…”. Scout begs Jem not to go into the Radley’s yard because she doesn’t want to risk losing another loved one. Unfortunately, Jem doesn’t listen and goes to get his pants. Well he is getting his pants, Scout is continually worrying that he will get shot. Luckily, he doesn’t die but him and Scout never quite shake the feeling of a near death experience. In conclusion, Harper Lee depicts Scout as an outgoing and curious character who also is very caring towards everyone around
Not thinking of the consequences, she puts it in her mouth and chews it all afternoon. She doesn't’ realize that this gum could kill her since it may be possessed by Boo Radley’s spirit. Lastly, Scout may be very outgoing and letting the curious side come out, but she also has a soft side. She always want to make sure that her everyone is okay whether she likes them or not. For example, in the text, “I began to feel sick. Going back to that place by himself-I remembered Miss Stephanie: Mr. Nathan had the other barrel waiting for the next sound he heard, be it n*****, dog...Jem knew that better than I. I was desperate: “Look, it ain’t worth it, Jem. A lickin’ hurts but it doesn’t hurt but it doesn’t last. You’ll get your head shot off, Jem. Please…”. Scout begs Jem not to go into the Radley’s yard because she doesn’t want to risk losing another loved one. Unfortunately, Jem doesn’t listen and goes to get his pants. Well he is getting his pants, Scout is continually worrying that he will get shot. Luckily, he doesn’t die but him and Scout never quite shake the feeling of a near death experience. In conclusion, Harper Lee depicts Scout as an outgoing and curious character who also is very caring towards everyone around