Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee - 1448 Words

‘â€Å"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-†¦-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it†Ã¢â‚¬â„¢(Lee 33). Said by Atticus Finch, this is perhaps the most important line from the book because it makes Scout Finch become who she becomes. Throughout the plot of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Scout Finch’s views and understanding of the society that surrounds her changes very drastically. Her understanding of the good and evil in society evolves the most, due to the teachings of Atticus Finch. In the beginning of the book, Scout Finch was what every child once was; innocent and simple. As the book progressed, she became aware that life was a complex and confusing world, and she struggled to†¦show more content†¦This included Scout Finch, and since she did not have her own views of him when she was still a child, she believed he was evil. As she became older, she developed her own thoughts on Arthur Radley, and started to consider things from his perspective. In this particular scene when Jem and Scout Finch are walking together, she remarks, â€Å"’Boo doesn’t mean anybody any harm, but I’m right glad you’re along†Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ (Lee 292). This showed how much Scout Finch had matured and developed her own opinions. She was defending the man whom she feared years ago, dismissing all of the former thoughts about him. Later in time, Arthur Radley shows up at the Finch household, after saving Scout and Jem Finch. â€Å"I took him by the hand, a hand surprisingly warm for its whiteness. I tugged him a little, and he allowed me to lead him to Jem’s bed† (Lee 319). This is significant because not only had Scout Finch been able to touch Arthur Radley, but she trusted him with her brother. Scout Finch’s transition to a matured version of herself allowed her to see Arthur Radley for who he really was. There was more than one oc casion where Scout Finch showed her maturity. Another time was with Cecil Jacobs, a school bully. He had told everyone in the school yard that Atticus Finch defended African Americans, which angered her. â€Å"My fists were clenched and I was ready to let fly† (Lee 85). The Scout Finch