Witnessing children’s curiosities expand while developing them into an active citizen in society can be a blessing, but revealing the harsh realities of society is never easy. Harper Lee, the author of the timeless classic, To Kill a Mockingbird, depicted the story of a tomboy girl named Scout, who matured in the racist-filled city of Maycomb as she came to comprehend the society in which she lived in. Scout’s surroundings helped shape her life as she matured by observing the trial of Tom Robinson, behaviour of adult figures, and social customs.
To begin, Scout spectating the trial matured her understand regarding adulthood. As Mayella was declaring her testimony, Scout observed Mayella with a sympathizing state of mind. By walking in others’ …show more content…
No doubt, Scout’s most influential figure and role model was her father, Atticus Finch. Atticus justified his acts of tolerance and respect throughout the novel. Just as Scout was about to strike Cecil in an attempt to defend her father’s reputation, Scout remembered what her father taught her: “I [am] far too old and too big for such childish things, and the sooner I learned to hold in, the better off everybody would be” (Lee 74). Scout understood why fighting was childish because she knew from her father that fighting does not effectively resolve issues. Furthermore, the Finch’s mysterious neighbour who lived across their street, Boo Radley, provided Scout with an additional opportunity to mature into an individual with a healthy perspective. After Scout walked Boo Radley home, Scout remembered all the good Boo Radley provided Scout and thought to herself, “Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them” (Lee 279). Throughout all of Scout’s conflicts with Boo Radley, Scout doubtfully admitted that she could have been more respectful towards Boo Radley’s lifestyle. By confessing that she did not fully understand Boo Radley’s perspective, Scout demonstrated adult-like qualities. Finally, Mrs. Dubose, an adult suffering from a morphine addiction, developed Scout’s maturity by displaying true courage.
To begin, Scout spectating the trial matured her understand regarding adulthood. As Mayella was declaring her testimony, Scout observed Mayella with a sympathizing state of mind. By walking in others’ …show more content…
No doubt, Scout’s most influential figure and role model was her father, Atticus Finch. Atticus justified his acts of tolerance and respect throughout the novel. Just as Scout was about to strike Cecil in an attempt to defend her father’s reputation, Scout remembered what her father taught her: “I [am] far too old and too big for such childish things, and the sooner I learned to hold in, the better off everybody would be” (Lee 74). Scout understood why fighting was childish because she knew from her father that fighting does not effectively resolve issues. Furthermore, the Finch’s mysterious neighbour who lived across their street, Boo Radley, provided Scout with an additional opportunity to mature into an individual with a healthy perspective. After Scout walked Boo Radley home, Scout remembered all the good Boo Radley provided Scout and thought to herself, “Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them” (Lee 279). Throughout all of Scout’s conflicts with Boo Radley, Scout doubtfully admitted that she could have been more respectful towards Boo Radley’s lifestyle. By confessing that she did not fully understand Boo Radley’s perspective, Scout demonstrated adult-like qualities. Finally, Mrs. Dubose, an adult suffering from a morphine addiction, developed Scout’s maturity by displaying true courage.