There is a variety of characters in Harper Lee’s, To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus Finch and his children, Scout and Jem are three of the main characters in the novel. One of the main plots revolve around the children’s quest to find out more about their odd neighbor, Boo Radley. The novel then transitions its focus towards the trial of a black man. The man, Tom Robinson, is being accused of raping a white woman and Atticus must defend him. Throughout the narrative, young Scout has many role models to teach her valuable lessons. Although, Miss Maudie is considered a minor character, she teaches Scout a few of the most important lessons. The mockingbird is a significant symbol in the story. Atticus tells Scout that it is a sin to kill one, but
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On the other hand, Miss Maudie has a positive attitude, even during unfortunate situations. One evening, Miss Maudie’s house goes down in flames and the children go over to lend a hand during the cleaning up process. Both Scout and Jem are confused when Miss Maudie tells them she is not grieving. She tells Scout, “Don’t you worry about me, Jean Louise Finch. There are ways of doing thing you don’t know abou. Why, I’ll build me a little house and take me a couple of roomers and-gracious, I’ll have the finest yard in Alabama. Those Bellingraths’ll look plain puny when I get started!” (Lee 75). She teaches the children that even negative situations can have its benefits. Scout and Jem need to realize this, especially during the future …show more content…
In the beginning, Scout is ashamed of Atticus due to his age and his seemingly lack of ability to do anything. Miss Maudie is having a conversation with Scout on her porch when Scout shares her belief that Atticus can not do anything. Miss Maudie tells her, “You’d be surprised. There’s life in him yet.” (Lee 93). Not only does this quote foreshadow things that will happen soon, it begins to open Scout’s mind about her father’s talents. Scout and Jem do judge their father and other citizens in Maycomb based on their appearance, which both Atticus and a few others prove wrong. Scout learns many important lessons from a variety of people in her life, and Miss Maudie teaches her some of the most significant ones. Throughout the plot and Scout’s life, she learns to not judge a book by its cover, to look for the positives in every situation, and to lookout for mockingbirds around her. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee allows the readers to watch Scout learn valuable things that she will need later on in the story. Lee does this by allowing minor characters, like Miss Maudie, to have a noteworthy role. Scout was greatly influenced by Miss Maudie and their time spent
On the other hand, Miss Maudie has a positive attitude, even during unfortunate situations. One evening, Miss Maudie’s house goes down in flames and the children go over to lend a hand during the cleaning up process. Both Scout and Jem are confused when Miss Maudie tells them she is not grieving. She tells Scout, “Don’t you worry about me, Jean Louise Finch. There are ways of doing thing you don’t know abou. Why, I’ll build me a little house and take me a couple of roomers and-gracious, I’ll have the finest yard in Alabama. Those Bellingraths’ll look plain puny when I get started!” (Lee 75). She teaches the children that even negative situations can have its benefits. Scout and Jem need to realize this, especially during the future …show more content…
In the beginning, Scout is ashamed of Atticus due to his age and his seemingly lack of ability to do anything. Miss Maudie is having a conversation with Scout on her porch when Scout shares her belief that Atticus can not do anything. Miss Maudie tells her, “You’d be surprised. There’s life in him yet.” (Lee 93). Not only does this quote foreshadow things that will happen soon, it begins to open Scout’s mind about her father’s talents. Scout and Jem do judge their father and other citizens in Maycomb based on their appearance, which both Atticus and a few others prove wrong. Scout learns many important lessons from a variety of people in her life, and Miss Maudie teaches her some of the most significant ones. Throughout the plot and Scout’s life, she learns to not judge a book by its cover, to look for the positives in every situation, and to lookout for mockingbirds around her. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee allows the readers to watch Scout learn valuable things that she will need later on in the story. Lee does this by allowing minor characters, like Miss Maudie, to have a noteworthy role. Scout was greatly influenced by Miss Maudie and their time spent