Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses some of the specific changes that occur in Scout throughout the novel. The analysis shows how the events of her life force her to mature and learn about life.The paper portrays how some of these lessons are hard ones for Scout, since she has to learn about the negative aspects of society, while also learning that the problems of society cannot be easily solved. The paper explains, however, that even as she learns hard lessons, Scout matures into a young woman who has maintained her kindness, compassion for others and her general positive spirit.

From the Paper:

"One of the changes that occurs in Scout is that she matures and becomes her own person. At the start of the novel, she is impulsive, rash, and does not think about her actions. She also acts like a tomboy and seems to make an effort to avoid any action that could be considered as girlish. While it at first seemed like this was Scout's way of being herself, it later appeared more like she acted this way because of her father's influence. As the novel continues, Scout seems to show more and more feminine qualities. She shows a kindness and a desire to be friends with others. She also seems friendly and compassionate. These personal qualities are quite different to the Scout that was seen at the beginning of the novel."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Lee, H. To Kill a Mockingbird. New York: Warner Books, 1988.

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