"Since the events of the novel are seen through Scout's eyes, we can say that she is the most important character in the book."
"We follow her life through a time-span of two and a half years, watching the innocent but mischievous little girl grow in knowledge and understanding."
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"Scout is highly intelligent, and also a very keen observer of events. She is able to read before she starts school, and gives detail of all the events she witnesses."
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"To understand her character fully, you must appreciate how Scout develops and matures during the course of the novel."
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"To begin with, she shows the openness and outspokenness of all young children. She speaks out on behalf of the other children during her first day at school."
"She also admits to a hot temper, and, although she tries to hold it in check for Atticus' sake, sometimes she cannot control it."
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"As a young child, she does not always understand the full implications of the things she describes."
"For instance, Miss Maudie's comment about Stephanie Crawford inviting Boo Radley into her bed has a sexual connotation which escapes Scout completely."
"In fact, the whole idea of Boo Radley being a malevolent monster is typical of a young child's imagination."
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"A large part of the pleasure to be derived from the novel, lies in seeing Scout grow up."
"Later in the book, we can observe a more level-headed, more thoughtful character."
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"The new, mature Scout is seen most clearly at the end of the book, when she understands, without being told, why Boo Radley can never be brought to trial for killing Bob Ewell."
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"Another feature of Scout's character is her devotion to her father. At times she treats him more like an older 'best-friend', always ready with comfort and advice."
"She is always ready to defend him, and tries hard to follow his rules and advice."
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"Seeing through Scout's eyes, the reader observes with her feelings the injustices portrayed in the book."
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"One of her finest characteristics is her sense of justice and fair play."
"This can be seen in her behaviour at school, her observations at the Tom Robinson trial, and also on occasions such as when she detects prejudice in her own teacher."
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"Other incidents in the novel reveal Scout's sense of fun and her loyalty to her family and friends."
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"Altogether, she is a thoroughly likable narrator."
