Post by rachelbrindley on Nov 15, 2015 4:16:04 GMT
Scout matures as the book progresses, understanding things that were once confusing to her.
Scout believes that despite being a child and not being allowed to discuss what happened to Tom Robinson and the trail, she still needs to be presented well and act accordingly to society’s wishes. She however did not understand why the adults did not tell her what took place.
“The adults in Maycomb never discussed with Jem and me… as it was, we were compelled to hold our heads high and be, respecting a gentleman and lady.”
Scout begins to realise that if she lied about some things, the feelings of those around her would be spared and that any conflict would be nullified.
“I said I would like it very much, which was a lie, but one must lie under certain circumstances and at all times when one can’t do anything about them.”
Scout finally understands complicated matters which she was unable to do in the past.
“It would be like killing a mockingbird”
While others influence Scout herself, she changes the opinions of many residents in Maycomb and those close to her.
Scout displayed more wisdom than Uncle Jack causing him to change his opinion on her and his own views.
“Your daughter gave me my first lessons this afternoon”
The innocence of Scouts’ character allows her to influence Mr Cunningham and the lynch mob into stopping.
“It took an eight-year-old child to bring’em to their senses”
Scout’s narration allows the reader to see the events which unfold in the novel through the eyes of Scout. This causes the reader to develop emotions and ideas which Lee intended.
The narration at the beginning of the novel makes the reader become curious in regards to Jem’s unfortunate accident.
“When enough years had gone by to enable us to look back on them, we sometimes discussed the events leading to [Jem’s] accident.”
One is able to understand things from Scout’s point of view thus allowing people who may have not grown up in a small town to have them explained to them.
Close Analysis: Atticus and Jem have to teach Scout the rules and customs of Maycomb regularly such as screen doors being shut only when there is an illness.
As the reader only sees Scout’s point of view, the audience is more likely to share her opinion of events and other characters.
Close Analysis: Miss Caroline is represented as a teacher who refuses her students to be creative and excel in what someone might have natural talent with. If one was to see her through the eyes of a student other than Scout, it may be a different opinion therefore providing the reader with more sympathy for the teacher.
Scout believes that despite being a child and not being allowed to discuss what happened to Tom Robinson and the trail, she still needs to be presented well and act accordingly to society’s wishes. She however did not understand why the adults did not tell her what took place.
“The adults in Maycomb never discussed with Jem and me… as it was, we were compelled to hold our heads high and be, respecting a gentleman and lady.”
Scout begins to realise that if she lied about some things, the feelings of those around her would be spared and that any conflict would be nullified.
“I said I would like it very much, which was a lie, but one must lie under certain circumstances and at all times when one can’t do anything about them.”
Scout finally understands complicated matters which she was unable to do in the past.
“It would be like killing a mockingbird”
While others influence Scout herself, she changes the opinions of many residents in Maycomb and those close to her.
Scout displayed more wisdom than Uncle Jack causing him to change his opinion on her and his own views.
“Your daughter gave me my first lessons this afternoon”
The innocence of Scouts’ character allows her to influence Mr Cunningham and the lynch mob into stopping.
“It took an eight-year-old child to bring’em to their senses”
Scout’s narration allows the reader to see the events which unfold in the novel through the eyes of Scout. This causes the reader to develop emotions and ideas which Lee intended.
The narration at the beginning of the novel makes the reader become curious in regards to Jem’s unfortunate accident.
“When enough years had gone by to enable us to look back on them, we sometimes discussed the events leading to [Jem’s] accident.”
One is able to understand things from Scout’s point of view thus allowing people who may have not grown up in a small town to have them explained to them.
Close Analysis: Atticus and Jem have to teach Scout the rules and customs of Maycomb regularly such as screen doors being shut only when there is an illness.
As the reader only sees Scout’s point of view, the audience is more likely to share her opinion of events and other characters.
Close Analysis: Miss Caroline is represented as a teacher who refuses her students to be creative and excel in what someone might have natural talent with. If one was to see her through the eyes of a student other than Scout, it may be a different opinion therefore providing the reader with more sympathy for the teacher.