Discuss Scout's character. What do we learn about her through dialogue and actions? Describe how and why she is growing up. Do you like or dislike Scout's character? Explain.
Scout learns how to think for herself instead of listening to others, to let go of the prejudices that are expected of her at this time in history. Atticus' advice of "climbing into another's skin and walking around a bit" really sticks for Scout. It is a joy to see her go from a typical ego-centric child to a empathetic and gracious young lady. She does this across the social spectrum, not only with the obvious prejudice involved in Tom Robbins' case but with the character of Aunt Alexandra as well.
I really like Scout's character in To Kill a Mockingbird. I like how she doesn't care what anyone thinks about her, and even though she gets a lot of mean comments about how she is such a tomboy she doesn't change her image. In the beginning of the story she was rude to people and would just be violent with them. I think since then she has really learned a lot and gotten better with dealing with her anger. You can tell that she is tough and old for her age. If she has a problem with you she will say it right to your face, and she is not afraid to do so. MB
Scout started off as a little tomboy who doesn't have a clue as to how to be a girl. She has grown up in a family of boys, but I think that has helped her. Her brother has taught her to be tough, and Atticus is there for support and wisdom. I can't really relate to Scout as much as I can with Jem, but she's learning to do the right things. She doesn't fight as much and she's learned to put herself in other people's shoes. TT
I think that Scout has gotten very mature from the beginging of the book to now. SHe's taken the time to see something from someone elses point of view and though she can becom overwhelmed by her emotions Atticus, Jem and Calpurnia are doing their best to giude her along. Scout is a very strong character and thats why I like her in this book, all she really needed to not let kids at schol bug her about how her daddy is a "nigger lover" was Atticus telling her that people aren't going to like whats going on n the case and that she has not keep herself in check and not let it get to her. After that Scout had to try and hold Jem back a few times like when he lashed out on Mrs. Duboise's Flowers because of the horrible things she said about Atticus. KR
Scout is only 7, but i think she acts alot older then her age. Her dad, Atticus Finch, and her brother, Jem Finch, have tried teaching her not to judge people, and to be mature. Scout is a very curious tomboy, and looks up to Jem, trying to act as old as he is and do the things he does. But, I do think Scout has grown up alot throughout the book and shows it by being more accepting of people, not fighting as much, and doing what her father says. ry
I like Scout's character but with all the stuff thats going on around her and everyone including Jem not paying much attention to her she is kind of being forced to grow up on her own. It is kind of sad but she also realizes that times are changing and that she needs to grow up and be more responsible and yet she usually thinks shes right when ever she comes into a situation and she also needs to learn that she is not always right about everything and she needs to learn patience and she is starting to see that. Personally Scout is a great character and i think she brightens everyones day but she is also a trouble maker and people are starting to tell her that.
I like Scout as a character so far; it is very obvious even at the very beginning of the book that she is a tom-boy. Scout is showing signs of maturing by being more understanding of people and not judging them before she "climbs into anothers skin". Scout is such a tom-boy because all her life she has only had Cal the maid/cook as a feminine figure in her life; but I think this will change with aunt Alexandra being at the house for awhile.
Scout is probably my favorite character in this book. She is very strong willed, outgoing and adventurous. She is definitely a tomboy; but growing up with all males it isn't really a surprise. Scout is learning to see things from others points of view (walking in their shoes), and getting better at it; but in the beginning she didn't have clue. With Jem getting older (Scout too)he doesn't really want to hang out with his little sister, so she is learning to be on her own and turning into a young lady. GL
We learned that scout is a tomboy; she likes to be with her brother all the time. Scout hates to wear dresses, she would rather wear overalls. Since the beginning of the book she has grown, she has been pushed to grow up a lot more since her Atticus took the Tom Robinson case. I like Scout because she stand up for what she believes in even if it means getting in fights with people, she doesn’t let anyone tell her what to think. HP
From the way Scout dresses, and how she acts around Jem and Dill, we can definitely tell that Scout is a tomboy. Growing up without a mom, and living with just Atticus and Jem must have had an effect on this. Also Scout is very intelligent and mature for her age. I find Scout to be a very fun-loving person, and I think she makes the book a lot more interesting. I think Scout is a very likable character. CJ
I see Scout as an adventurous person who likes to do things for herself, and hates being called a girl. Scout is a very easy person to relate to because she has many differnt qualities, character traits, and intrests. I think that everyone who reads this book can relate to her in some way, wether they know someone like her, or they themselves are like her. In the begining, Scout is a perfect example of a tomboy. But through the novel, she's growing up and leaning important lessons that help her mature. Scout seems to become more of a girl as her story continues. I like Scouts character because she's got opinions of her own and a stong personality. Scout doesnt need to be told what to do, and I like that in her. SA
I really love the character Dill because he is so unexpected and funny. In chapter 14 Dill was hiding underneath Scout's bed which is very unexpected because he wan't supposed to be there for that summer. In chapter 1 when they describe his appearence it made me laugh because of the way I pictured him sitting beneath the collard greens. DD
Scout is a REBEL! She is by far my favorite character because of her spunk. She doesn't see life through tradition, but through the eyes Atticus granted her; being able to see life and make decisions based on what she feels, and not what other people say (cough, cough, Aunt Alexandra). She's starting to grow as a person in the book -that's plain to see- because of #1: Atticus and the Tom Robinson case; this definitely takes Scout by surprise, how people really act towards them just because they're associated with african-americans; #2: Jem, who has taught her to be tactful, with his sudden change of character. She's starting to take Atticus's advice... "walk around in their shoes..."
Scout is a spunky little tomboy. She says whatever she wants whenever she wants it. She's obnoxious, hardheaded, and a little out there. I love her character though; she makes me laugh. I love that she is really close with her brother Jem, just like my sister and I are. She's great! -POR
Scout is probably my favorite character. I like how close she is with her brother, Jem. She looks up to him, and her father, Atticus. Her personality is a little bit of a tomboy, probably because she grows up with two guys. She isn't afraid of a lot of things. She's pretty sweet in my opinion. -k.t.
I don't really like scout. I just can't relate to her. Even though I can't, I know that she's grown a lot. From a girl who would punch you if you wounded her pride to a girl who walks away from a fight because her daddy asked. It takes a lot for a girl like her to walk away from a fight.-ks
It is quite obvious by the Scout dresses, and acts, that she is a tomboy. She hates wearing dresses, and only wants to play with the boys. It would be kind of hard to be her growing up because she has no girl friends to grow up with. It seems like she is enjoying the adventures though. It is fun to follow the character of Scout, and how she changes throughout the story. JK
To tell you the truth, I dont really like Scout. She is kind of annoying because she always is whinny and stuff. Like she beat up her cousin just because he made a remark about her dad supporting Tom Robinson. I wouldnt have liked it either if my cousin was making fun of my family but i dont think i would have punched him. She needs to learn to just take a chill pill and cool it. But she is young so whatever. BM Dawg
Scout is a cool character because she is only six years old, and she is very smart and likes to read a lot. Most six year old kids don't like reading as much as she does, and she is good at it. She also just has a lot of spunk, and doesn't take anything from anyone. She is tough and doesn't let Jem push her around. TG
While I've always been drawn to Scout (one of literature's best narrators), I have to say I've truly grown to appreciate Atticus over the years. He is one of the quintessential representations of all that is good and noble in people. I think we could all hold a piece of Atticus in us. CVP
Scout dislikes having to appear like a clean-cut girl; she would rather be playing with Dill and Jem out in the woods. She doesn't want to conform to the typical idea of a girl. I like Scout's character, because she reminds me of myself at that age. I enjoy seeing that she's true to herself. She begins though, to be influenced by her aunt who wants her to act like a "lady."
I thought Scout's character was interesting, I liked how she always wanted to be with Jem. And in the beginning she was immature, she got into fights and swore. Towards the end of the book she matures and stops fighting because Atticus asked her too.
I though Scout was a good character. I liked how she alway's wanted to be with her older brohter and do the things he does even though she is a girl. She looks up to Jem and wants to be like him.
Throughout the book, Scout learns how to talk to herself and not listen to others. Scout is an outgoing, proud girl; and even though she is growing up in a slower pace than Jem, she is still very mature for her age. I thought she was a great character for this book.
I generally like Scout's character. Her actions and words display how she is still a child who doesn't understand everything just yet. Despite her young age, Scout is revealed to serious issues in the world. Seeing the evils of the world help her to muture and become more muture.
Scout is someone who is rambunctious and wild, but still has a good amount of respect for the people that matter most to her. She is growing up fast due to Atticus, and Cal helping her through the tough times. She is at the stage where she looses the innocence that children have. I rather liked her character, she added more life to the book than any other person.
As Papa Smurf said, Scout is a tomboy. She's feisty, naive, and lacks common sense at times. Her dialogue and actions show that she's willing to fight for what she believes in, whether it's defending Atticus or her own pride. In this novel she is growing up because it keeps an innocence to the book and prevents it from being to deep. Also, it allows the reader to view harsh events from a child's perspective. I really disliked Scout's character, though, as she annoyed me with her childness. I understand she was young, but I still don't like kids.
I liked Scout's character all in all. Her actions and words show how she is still a child. Despite her young age, Scout is exposed to serious issues of the world. Seeing the evils of the world helps Scout to grow and become more muture.
Scout is a younger child, and it's really easy to tell from her dialogue. How she uses profanity for attention, and later on learns that it's a futile attempt is an example of how she's growing up. She is almost forced to grow up during the later part of the book, when the trial is taking place. She is also able to learn from Jem, and follow his example. I don't like or dislike Scout's character, but I do think it's neat how we were able to 'see' her progression in maturity throughout the book. -Caitlin M
Scout's character is one that brings humor and a child's perspective to the whole book. Through her dialogue and actions we learn how she is a huge tomboy. She is growing up both as a lady and as a person. Through the trial and such she learns a lot about the world and how it works. I kind of like her character, but sometimes I think that she is really disrespectful and such, but otherwise she is a decent character.
I like Scout. I can relate to her boyish behavior, not because I have an older brother (I'm the oldest, besides Kelly, only by 1 hour and 20 minutes), but because I hated the idea of being "girly", and i still do. She has to grow up because of Atticus, and what his job is. We know through Scouts behavior that she is a tomboy, and rather naive.
By the way Scout dresses, you can tell that she is kind of a tomboy because she doesn't like wearing dresses. She also has no other females in her house which makes it hard for her to act like a lady when she's surrounded by guys. Scout is an interesting character to me.
I think Scout was a great character. She is feisty and is a tom-boy. The reason for her being a tom-boy is most likely from only having male role models to grow up (Jem and Atticus). I think as she grows up, she keeps learning about the world.
Scout is and energetic tomboy. She enjoys doing what the other guys are doing like rolling down the street in a tire. She is growing up and maturing a lot towards the end of this story because she is seeing bad things happen to people. She saw Miss Maudie's house being burned down and Tom going to court for something he didn't do. I like Scout's character because she made the story more interesting.
I think scout is very independent and likes to think she is always right. I think threw out the whole story she is growing up. I think she really started to grow up when Atticus told her not to fight anymore and she did what he said a stopped for the most part.
Scout is a total tomboy. She despises dresses and like to fight, and she swears like a trucker at times. She grows as a person - if you ask me, that's a lot to say about a nine or ten year old - throughout the novel, learning that there's no difference between black and whites other than the color of their skin. She also matures, because when she meets Boo, she doesn't freak out, instead, she just calmly says 'Hey, Boo.' Mikaela
Scout growing up was interesting. She was very feisty when she was younger and looked for fights. As she grew up she learned about respecting people, not judging someone before knowing them, and how to be more ladylike. I love Scout's character because she reminds me of myself. EW
Scouts character indeed fit the story if not held it together. If she had not been a boyish girl then the entire story would have fallen apart and not have been as interesting. The fact that she acts like the boys equals adds to their adventures and supports it. In the beginning of the book she started out as a naive child who would fight and be childish at the drop of a hair, but as the story progressed she began to shed these childish actions, such as not fighting. I personally liked Scouts character for all the reasons listed.
Scout is an happy, outgoing, and excited kid. She doesn't always understand that can have a different opinion, but starts to understand that a little more as the book goes on. That shows how she grows and is aging as the story continues.
You can tell that Scout is growing up in the novel because she starts to listen to her father more, and instead of Atticus' words going in one ear and coming out the other, she actually pays attention to his words. She is a total Tom Boy and loves her Brother. I like Scouts character, but not in the movie.
Throughout the story we begin to know Scout fairly well. Scout isn't similar to many other girls you would meet during the time To Kill a Mockingbird took place. She doesn't act as if she is a lady, and hangs around the male gender more than females. Her role models are Jem, Atticus, and Calpurnia, mostly. Most of her time is spent with Jem, so she tends to follow in his footsteps. You can tell Scout is growing up during the book, just by the way she tells the story. The language she used at the beginning of the book is quite different than the language she used towards the end. She also learns to control herself during the story, backing out of fights, that when she was younger would never do. I enjoy her character immensely. Scout isn't afraid of being herself, and she has a life that some people can only dream of having.
Scout is a funny, naive, and tomboyish little kid...in the beginning. As she matures through lessons of respect, honor, and self-esteem, her character evolves. By the end of the book, she acts far beyond her age, and knows that everyone is their own person. This is shown through her dialogue and her actions MH
Scout's is a tomboy, she dislikes to where a dress, she is wild and doesn't always to what told. She is growing but by becoming more mature like wearing a dress or when she say Boo Radley she was calm, but if she saw him in the beginning of the book she would of freaked out and been load and yelling. I like Scout's character because she leads the life of a girl that is different than others and that she adds some humor to the book and the movie, when she was wearing the ham i thought that was humorous. STL
Scout starts out at a tomboy and matures into more a young lady throughout the book. In the beginning, Scout was really immature and just liked to play. She learns many lessons during the story that shape her personality into a more understanding person. -KM
I really loved Scout in the book, but I have to say that I hated her in the movie. She was so annoying, and in some parts she was just plain dumb. I think that in the beginning when Scout was becoming all worked up about school, she was acting like a two year old. Towards the end of the book you saw her becoming more understanding and aware of what was exactly going on. ER
I think Scout is a tomboy who likes to impress her brother. She is curious, and at times annoying but she understands people well. She is not judgmental, and she learns so much from her father. She matures from watching her father deal with the Robinson case, and watching Jem mature. I love her character. -J.L.O
I think that Scout charcter is a fun and outgoing person. From her dialogue we learn that she isnt afraid to make certain comments. She is adventurous also. she is growing up by knowing that she cant do everything with jem anymore. At school she obeys Atticus by not getting into fights left and right. To me scout was my favorite character in this book. TG
Scout shows maturity during the book. She use to be all hyper but at the end she is quite calm when she meets Boo. She matures because she is growing up, and knows that she should be less hyper. I like her because she is the main character and you get to see into her mind throughout the book. MH
Scout is extremely outgoing and full of energy in the beginning of the story. The problem is that she doesn't have an outlet for this energy. As Scout grows older she learns how to control herself more and more and this is seen in her inner thoughts and the ways she speaks. I really like seeing how Scout matures throughout the story because it is interesting to see such a drastic change.
I think that scout is a good character she can be really mature at some points but she acts like the is all grown up but i think that in the time period that she lives in makes it seem like she is growing up fast because of how she is living and she was taught a lot of different things but i do like scout. TS
Scout is a energetic child who loves to be outside. She likes to play with Jem and Dill. She had to learn to control herself from getting in fights and just ways to get rid of her energy. BMB
Scout learns how to think for herself instead of listening to others, to let go of the prejudices that are expected of her at this time in history. Atticus' advice of "climbing into another's skin and walking around a bit" really sticks for Scout. It is a joy to see her go from a typical ego-centric child to a empathetic and gracious young lady. She does this across the social spectrum, not only with the obvious prejudice involved in Tom Robbins' case but with the character of Aunt Alexandra as well.
ReplyDeleteI really like Scout's character in To Kill a Mockingbird. I like how she doesn't care what anyone thinks about her, and even though she gets a lot of mean comments about how she is such a tomboy she doesn't change her image. In the beginning of the story she was rude to people and would just be violent with them. I think since then she has really learned a lot and gotten better with dealing with her anger. You can tell that she is tough and old for her age. If she has a problem with you she will say it right to your face, and she is not afraid to do so. MB
ReplyDeleteScout started off as a little tomboy who doesn't have a clue as to how to be a girl. She has grown up in a family of boys, but I think that has helped her. Her brother has taught her to be tough, and Atticus is there for support and wisdom. I can't really relate to Scout as much as I can with Jem, but she's learning to do the right things. She doesn't fight as much and she's learned to put herself in other people's shoes.
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I think that Scout has gotten very mature from the beginging of the book to now. SHe's taken the time to see something from someone elses point of view and though she can becom overwhelmed by her emotions Atticus, Jem and Calpurnia are doing their best to giude her along. Scout is a very strong character and thats why I like her in this book, all she really needed to not let kids at schol bug her about how her daddy is a "nigger lover" was Atticus telling her that people aren't going to like whats going on n the case and that she has not keep herself in check and not let it get to her. After that Scout had to try and hold Jem back a few times like when he lashed out on Mrs. Duboise's Flowers because of the horrible things she said about Atticus.
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Scout is only 7, but i think she acts alot older then her age. Her dad, Atticus Finch, and her brother, Jem Finch, have tried teaching her not to judge people, and to be mature. Scout is a very curious tomboy, and looks up to Jem, trying to act as old as he is and do the things he does. But, I do think Scout has grown up alot throughout the book and shows it by being more accepting of people, not fighting as much, and doing what her father says. ry
ReplyDeleteI like Scout's character but with all the stuff thats going on around her and everyone including Jem not paying much attention to her she is kind of being forced to grow up on her own. It is kind of sad but she also realizes that times are changing and that she needs to grow up and be more responsible and yet she usually thinks shes right when ever she comes into a situation and she also needs to learn that she is not always right about everything and she needs to learn patience and she is starting to see that. Personally Scout is a great character and i think she brightens everyones day but she is also a trouble maker and people are starting to tell her that.
ReplyDeleteI like Scout as a character so far; it is very obvious even at the very beginning of the book that she is a tom-boy. Scout is showing signs of maturing by being more understanding of people and not judging them before she "climbs into anothers skin". Scout is such a tom-boy because all her life she has only had Cal the maid/cook as a feminine figure in her life; but I think this will change with aunt Alexandra being at the house for awhile.
ReplyDeleteScout is probably my favorite character in this book. She is very strong willed, outgoing and adventurous. She is definitely a tomboy; but growing up with all males it isn't really a surprise. Scout is learning to see things from others points of view (walking in their shoes), and getting better at it; but in the beginning she didn't have clue. With Jem getting older (Scout too)he doesn't really want to hang out with his little sister, so she is learning to be on her own and turning into a young lady.
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We learned that scout is a tomboy; she likes to be with her brother all the time. Scout hates to wear dresses, she would rather wear overalls. Since the beginning of the book she has grown, she has been pushed to grow up a lot more since her Atticus took the Tom Robinson case. I like Scout because she stand up for what she believes in even if it means getting in fights with people, she doesn’t let anyone tell her what to think. HP
ReplyDeleteFrom the way Scout dresses, and how she acts around Jem and Dill, we can definitely tell that Scout is a tomboy. Growing up without a mom, and living with just Atticus and Jem must have had an effect on this. Also Scout is very intelligent and mature for her age. I find Scout to be a very fun-loving person, and I think she makes the book a lot more interesting. I think Scout is a very likable character. CJ
ReplyDeleteI see Scout as an adventurous person who likes to do things for herself, and hates being called a girl. Scout is a very easy person to relate to because she has many differnt qualities, character traits, and intrests. I think that everyone who reads this book can relate to her in some way, wether they know someone like her, or they themselves are like her.
ReplyDeleteIn the begining, Scout is a perfect example of a tomboy. But through the novel, she's growing up and leaning important lessons that help her mature. Scout seems to become more of a girl as her story continues. I like Scouts character because she's got opinions of her own and a stong personality. Scout doesnt need to be told what to do, and I like that in her.
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I really love the character Dill because he is so unexpected and funny. In chapter 14 Dill was hiding underneath Scout's bed which is very unexpected because he wan't supposed to be there for that summer. In chapter 1 when they describe his appearence it made me laugh because of the way I pictured him sitting beneath the collard greens.
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Scout is a REBEL! She is by far my favorite character because of her spunk. She doesn't see life through tradition, but through the eyes Atticus granted her; being able to see life and make decisions based on what she feels, and not what other people say (cough, cough, Aunt Alexandra). She's starting to grow as a person in the book -that's plain to see- because of #1: Atticus and the Tom Robinson case; this definitely takes Scout by surprise, how people really act towards them just because they're associated with african-americans; #2: Jem, who has taught her to be tactful, with his sudden change of character. She's starting to take Atticus's advice... "walk around in their shoes..."
ReplyDeleteScout is a spunky little tomboy. She says whatever she wants whenever she wants it. She's obnoxious, hardheaded, and a little out there. I love her character though; she makes me laugh. I love that she is really close with her brother Jem, just like my sister and I are. She's great! -POR
ReplyDeleteScout is probably my favorite character. I like how close she is with her brother, Jem. She looks up to him, and her father, Atticus. Her personality is a little bit of a tomboy, probably because she grows up with two guys. She isn't afraid of a lot of things. She's pretty sweet in my opinion. -k.t.
ReplyDeleteI don't really like scout. I just can't relate to her. Even though I can't, I know that she's grown a lot. From a girl who would punch you if you wounded her pride to a girl who walks away from a fight because her daddy asked. It takes a lot for a girl like her to walk away from a fight.-ks
ReplyDeleteIt is quite obvious by the Scout dresses, and acts, that she is a tomboy. She hates wearing dresses, and only wants to play with the boys. It would be kind of hard to be her growing up because she has no girl friends to grow up with. It seems like she is enjoying the adventures though. It is fun to follow the character of Scout, and how she changes throughout the story. JK
ReplyDeleteTo tell you the truth, I dont really like Scout. She is kind of annoying because she always is whinny and stuff. Like she beat up her cousin just because he made a remark about her dad supporting Tom Robinson. I wouldnt have liked it either if my cousin was making fun of my family but i dont think i would have punched him. She needs to learn to just take a chill pill and cool it. But she is young so whatever. BM Dawg
ReplyDeleteScout is a cool character because she is only six years old, and she is very smart and likes to read a lot. Most six year old kids don't like reading as much as she does, and she is good at it. She also just has a lot of spunk, and doesn't take anything from anyone. She is tough and doesn't let Jem push her around.
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While I've always been drawn to Scout (one of literature's best narrators), I have to say I've truly grown to appreciate Atticus over the years. He is one of the quintessential representations of all that is good and noble in people. I think we could all hold a piece of Atticus in us. CVP
ReplyDeleteScout dislikes having to appear like a clean-cut girl; she would rather be playing with Dill and Jem out in the woods. She doesn't want to conform to the typical idea of a girl. I like Scout's character, because she reminds me of myself at that age. I enjoy seeing that she's true to herself. She begins though, to be influenced by her aunt who wants her to act like a "lady."
ReplyDeleteI thought Scout's character was interesting, I liked how she always wanted to be with Jem. And in the beginning she was immature, she got into fights and swore. Towards the end of the book she matures and stops fighting because Atticus asked her too.
ReplyDeleteI though Scout was a good character. I liked how she alway's wanted to be with her older brohter and do the things he does even though she is a girl. She looks up to Jem and wants to be like him.
ReplyDeleteThroughout the book, Scout learns how to talk to herself and not listen to others. Scout is an outgoing, proud girl; and even though she is growing up in a slower pace than Jem, she is still very mature for her age. I thought she was a great character for this book.
ReplyDeleteI generally like Scout's character. Her actions and words display how she is still a child who doesn't understand everything just yet. Despite her young age, Scout is revealed to serious issues in the world. Seeing the evils of the world help her to muture and become more muture.
ReplyDeleteScout is someone who is rambunctious and wild, but still has a good amount of respect for the people that matter most to her. She is growing up fast due to Atticus, and Cal helping her through the tough times. She is at the stage where she looses the innocence that children have. I rather liked her character, she added more life to the book than any other person.
ReplyDeleteAs Papa Smurf said, Scout is a tomboy. She's feisty, naive, and lacks common sense at times. Her dialogue and actions show that she's willing to fight for what she believes in, whether it's defending Atticus or her own pride. In this novel she is growing up because it keeps an innocence to the book and prevents it from being to deep. Also, it allows the reader to view harsh events from a child's perspective. I really disliked Scout's character, though, as she annoyed me with her childness. I understand she was young, but I still don't like kids.
ReplyDeleteI liked Scout's character all in all. Her actions and words show how she is still a child. Despite her young age, Scout is exposed to serious issues of the world. Seeing the evils of the world helps Scout to grow and become more muture.
ReplyDeleteScout is a younger child, and it's really easy to tell from her dialogue. How she uses profanity for attention, and later on learns that it's a futile attempt is an example of how she's growing up. She is almost forced to grow up during the later part of the book, when the trial is taking place. She is also able to learn from Jem, and follow his example.
ReplyDeleteI don't like or dislike Scout's character, but I do think it's neat how we were able to 'see' her progression in maturity throughout the book.
-Caitlin M
Scout's character is one that brings humor and a child's perspective to the whole book. Through her dialogue and actions we learn how she is a huge tomboy. She is growing up both as a lady and as a person. Through the trial and such she learns a lot about the world and how it works. I kind of like her character, but sometimes I think that she is really disrespectful and such, but otherwise she is a decent character.
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I like Scout. I can relate to her boyish behavior, not because I have an older brother (I'm the oldest, besides Kelly, only by 1 hour and 20 minutes), but because I hated the idea of being "girly", and i still do. She has to grow up because of Atticus, and what his job is. We know through Scouts behavior that she is a tomboy, and rather naive.
ReplyDeleteBy the way Scout dresses, you can tell that she is kind of a tomboy because she doesn't like wearing dresses. She also has no other females in her house which makes it hard for her to act like a lady when she's surrounded by guys. Scout is an interesting character to me.
ReplyDeleteI think Scout was a great character. She is feisty and is a tom-boy. The reason for her being a tom-boy is most likely from only having male role models to grow up (Jem and Atticus). I think as she grows up, she keeps learning about the world.
ReplyDeleteScout is and energetic tomboy. She enjoys doing what the other guys are doing like rolling down the street in a tire. She is growing up and maturing a lot towards the end of this story because she is seeing bad things happen to people. She saw Miss Maudie's house being burned down and Tom going to court for something he didn't do. I like Scout's character because she made the story more interesting.
ReplyDeleteI think scout is very independent and likes to think she is always right. I think threw out the whole story she is growing up. I think she really started to grow up when Atticus told her not to fight anymore and she did what he said a stopped for the most part.
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Scout is a total tomboy. She despises dresses and like to fight, and she swears like a trucker at times. She grows as a person - if you ask me, that's a lot to say about a nine or ten year old - throughout the novel, learning that there's no difference between black and whites other than the color of their skin. She also matures, because when she meets Boo, she doesn't freak out, instead, she just calmly says 'Hey, Boo.' Mikaela
ReplyDeleteScout growing up was interesting. She was very feisty when she was younger and looked for fights. As she grew up she learned about respecting people, not judging someone before knowing them, and how to be more ladylike. I love Scout's character because she reminds me of myself.
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Scouts character indeed fit the story if not held it together. If she had not been a boyish girl then the entire story would have fallen apart and not have been as interesting. The fact that she acts like the boys equals adds to their adventures and supports it. In the beginning of the book she started out as a naive child who would fight and be childish at the drop of a hair, but as the story progressed she began to shed these childish actions, such as not fighting. I personally liked Scouts character for all the reasons listed.
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Scout is an happy, outgoing, and excited kid. She doesn't always understand that can have a different opinion, but starts to understand that a little more as the book goes on. That shows how she grows and is aging as the story continues.
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You can tell that Scout is growing up in the novel because she starts to listen to her father more, and instead of Atticus' words going in one ear and coming out the other, she actually pays attention to his words. She is a total Tom Boy and loves her Brother. I like Scouts character, but not in the movie.
ReplyDeleteThroughout the story we begin to know Scout fairly well. Scout isn't similar to many other girls you would meet during the time To Kill a Mockingbird took place. She doesn't act as if she is a lady, and hangs around the male gender more than females. Her role models are Jem, Atticus, and Calpurnia, mostly. Most of her time is spent with Jem, so she tends to follow in his footsteps. You can tell Scout is growing up during the book, just by the way she tells the story. The language she used at the beginning of the book is quite different than the language she used towards the end. She also learns to control herself during the story, backing out of fights, that when she was younger would never do. I enjoy her character immensely. Scout isn't afraid of being herself, and she has a life that some people can only dream of having.
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Scout has grown as a person in this book. She has learned how to walk around in other peoples shoes, and also how to deal with other people.
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Scout is a funny, naive, and tomboyish little kid...in the beginning. As she matures through lessons of respect, honor, and self-esteem, her character evolves. By the end of the book, she acts far beyond her age, and knows that everyone is their own person. This is shown through her dialogue and her actions
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Scout's is a tomboy, she dislikes to where a dress, she is wild and doesn't always to what told. She is growing but by becoming more mature like wearing a dress or when she say Boo Radley she was calm, but if she saw him in the beginning of the book she would of freaked out and been load and yelling. I like Scout's character because she leads the life of a girl that is different than others and that she adds some humor to the book and the movie, when she was wearing the ham i thought that was humorous.
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Scout starts out at a tomboy and matures into more a young lady throughout the book. In the beginning, Scout was really immature and just liked to play. She learns many lessons during the story that shape her personality into a more understanding person.
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I really loved Scout in the book, but I have to say that I hated her in the movie. She was so annoying, and in some parts she was just plain dumb. I think that in the beginning when Scout was becoming all worked up about school, she was acting like a two year old. Towards the end of the book you saw her becoming more understanding and aware of what was exactly going on.
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I think Scout is a tomboy who likes to impress her brother. She is curious, and at times annoying but she understands people well. She is not judgmental, and she learns so much from her father. She matures from watching her father deal with the Robinson case, and watching Jem mature. I love her character. -J.L.O
ReplyDeleteI think that Scout charcter is a fun and outgoing person. From her dialogue we learn that she isnt afraid to make certain comments. She is adventurous also. she is growing up by knowing that she cant do everything with jem anymore. At school she obeys Atticus by not getting into fights left and right. To me scout was my favorite character in this book. TG
ReplyDeleteScout shows maturity during the book. She use to be all hyper but at the end she is quite calm when she meets Boo. She matures because she is growing up, and knows that she should be less hyper. I like her because she is the main character and you get to see into her mind throughout the book.
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Scout is extremely outgoing and full of energy in the beginning of the story. The problem is that she doesn't have an outlet for this energy. As Scout grows older she learns how to control herself more and more and this is seen in her inner thoughts and the ways she speaks. I really like seeing how Scout matures throughout the story because it is interesting to see such a drastic change.
ReplyDeleteI think that scout is a good character she can be really mature at some points but she acts like the is all grown up but i think that in the time period that she lives in makes it seem like she is growing up fast because of how she is living and she was taught a lot of different things but i do like scout.
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Scout is a energetic child who loves to be outside. She likes to play with Jem and Dill. She had to learn to control herself from getting in fights and just ways to get rid of her energy. BMB
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