Scout (Jean Louise Finch)
Scout is the narrator of the novel. She is the tom boy sister of Jem, and daughter of Atticus. Although she is young, she is well educated and loves reading. She is made fun of when her father is defending Tom Robinson and has to begin to grow up sooner because of this.
When Scout went to the trial, it really changes her. She sees injustice being done to Tom and all the other blacks of Maycomb. She realizes how judgemental adults can be. Most importantly, she realizes how a simple stereotype can be the difference between life or death, and how racial prejudice can affect an innocent man. After this, Scout is no longer the naive, innocent kid she was before.
When Scout went to the trial, it really changes her. She sees injustice being done to Tom and all the other blacks of Maycomb. She realizes how judgemental adults can be. Most importantly, she realizes how a simple stereotype can be the difference between life or death, and how racial prejudice can affect an innocent man. After this, Scout is no longer the naive, innocent kid she was before.
When Aunt Alexandra comes to stay with Atticus and his children, she tries to impvove their manners. She believes Scout needs to act more ladylike since she is always running around in overalls and getting dirty. Aunt Alexandra tries to be an example, dresses her up in a dress, and tries to teach her manners. It does not go over well with Scout, because she doesn't see why ladies have to wear dresses. She doesn't understand why they have to act the way they are expected to; she does not understand the gender prejudices that act as guidelines for women.
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The song Hurricane by Bob Dylan is about racial prejudice and stereotyping. It was written about the actual, wrongful conviction of Rubin Carter, a black fighter. There was a lack of evidence, as described in the song, but the all-white jury still said he was guilty and he was sent to prison. The same such thing happened to Tom Robinson and as Atticus said, "only the children weep."
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