The Narrator: Scout Finch

The Narrator in To Kill a Mockingbird

Who is the Narrator?

• The story is narrated by Scout Finch, using the first person (the pronoun "I").
• This perspective allows readers to experience events through Scout's eyes.

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Scout's Perspective

• At the start of the novel, Scout is six years old, and by the end, she is eight.
  • Her narration combines a childlike innocence with moments of adult wisdom.
• Judgement of Others:
  • Scout judges people based on their actions rather than their social class or race.
  • She is more accepting of others compared to most adults in Maycomb.

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Purpose of Scout as Narrator

• Through Scout's narration, the novel critiques a society where people are judged for wrong reasons (e.g., wealth, status, or race).
• Her observations reflect the novel's key themes of prejudice and moral growth.