Not Your Average Child

Scout, the main character in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird, , is not a typical six year old girl. Throughout the story, she somehow manages to find trouble, even when she is not looking for it. Her brain, which is always bursting with ideas, causes her a surpassing amount of obstacles. Yet, she manages to triumph over one troublesome adventure after another. However, her carefree personality still held some understandings that many adults did not have possession of. Her inquisitive nature, loyalty, and insight all make up the complicated personality of Scout Finch.

One trait that stands out in Scout's nature, is her ability to ask questions that others would keep to themselves. In the scene before the trial, Scout, Jem, and Dill spend their time observing the various individuals who arrived in Maycomb. Jem then pointed out a biracial child in the crowd, and he described their plight to Scout and Dill. After seeing the child, Dill inquires as to how Jem can tell the child apart from the other black children. Jem explains how, but Scout shows her dissatisfaction when she says, "But how can you tell?" I asked. (216) Scout is not satisfied with an uncomplicated answer, she requires a detailed …show more content…
It was instantly evident that she had gained a new perspective on the world. After learning about the deeds that Hitler had executed in Germany, Scout came home about the puzzling matter. She wanted to ask Atticus the question on her mind, but decided to take the matter to Jem. "Jem, how can you hate Hitler so bad, an' then turn around and be ugly about folks right at home-" (331) Scout had observed how her teacher, Miss Gates, had objected with Hitler's preformance to the Jews, yet, she had persecuted the blacks in her hometown. Scout's reflection had lead to the conclusion that their were people who persecuted unintentionally, however persecution was still