Question

Give three examples of Scout's maturing sense of empathy.

Answer 1

She learns to be more loving and accepting of people. She sees Calpurnia not as a tyrant but as a strong black woman, a role model and a mother figure. Scout sees recognizes the prejudice practiced daily by her friends and neighbors and she sees first hand how life can be dark and unfair. Scout most importantly learns the sense of empathy her father has and that at times one needs to stand up for what is right in the face of overwhelming opposition.