Scout Finch is the protagonist and narrator of Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird. She is a young girl growing up in the racially divided town of Maycomb during the 1930s. Through her innocent perspective, readers witness important lessons about empathy, prejudice, and justice.
Imagine you're at school recess observing different groups on the playground. You notice one group excluding another based on superficial reasons like appearance or background. As you watch this unfold with curiosity and confusion just like Scout does in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Coming-of-Age Novel: This term refers to a genre that focuses on the growth and development of its main character as they transition from childhood to adulthood.
Racism: A belief system that asserts one race is superior or inferior to others, often leading to discrimination and prejudice.
Southern Gothic: A subgenre of Gothic literature that is set in the American South and explores themes of decay, violence, and social issues.
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