Scout’s development of a complex view of justice is also due to her beliefs changing. Before Scout is exposed to events that change her idea of justice, Scout’s viewpoint of justice suggests that there is only two options for justice. When Scout and Francis are fighting with each other, Francis says, “‘He’s ruinin’ the family, that’s what he’s doin’” (Lee 110), in which Scout replies, “‘He is not!’ I roared. ‘I don’t know what you’re talkin’ about, but you better cut it out this red hot minute!’” (Lee 110). While this argument progresses, Scout proceeds to beat Francis up. She believes that this was the just thing to do in this situation because Francis has spoken against Atticus. Scout believes that the only fair thing to do is to punish
