Scout's Coming Of Age Experience Analysis

Scout’s Coming of Age Experience Have you ever wondered what made Scout Finch, Scout Finch? Many events lead to Scout developing from a rebellious little girl to a calmer but yet still rebellious young woman. Scout Finch is the main character in To Kill A Mockingbird and this story is told from her point of view. She is a short fused little girl that has been in many schoolyard fights and throughout the story she changes in many ways. She has a big imagination and would do anything for her father, Atticus. Scout doesn’t want to be a “proper lady” like her Aunt Alexandra wants her to be and Atticus doesn’t hold Scout up to most of Aunt Alexandra’s “rules” so she rebels against Aunty’s wishes and basically only does what Atticus tells her, most of the time. Scout’s …show more content…
Scout changes in many ways throughout the story. Her making the connection between Jem or Boo being put on trial to a mockingbird being shot is a very intellectual observation even though she is only nine, and this shows her growing up. She even faces her fear about Boo Radley and learns that you shouldn’t always listen to what other people say and that you can have your own opinions. Learning that you have your own voice and your own opinions is part of becoming an adult. Also her walking away from a fight was a very smart decision and making smart decisions are signs of being more mature. Scout’s story shows that you don’t have to be an adult to act like one and that kids can make just as much of a difference or even more than adults. An example of this is when Scout de-escalated the situation in her own way with that angry crowd and saved Atticus some trouble. She was brave, made some change for the better and thought what she did was right. Others should be like Scout and stand up for what’s right and make some great changes in the world. Remember, young or old one can make a