ignorance is bliss. While some may disagree with that statement, in the case of Jean Louise Finch —known as Scout in her childhood— the main protagonist in the novel, “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee, that statement is upheld. It is a sequel to the novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird”. The story begins in the 1950’s, as Jean Louise is returning to visit her hometown of Maycomb, Alabama from New York City. She made this journey to check up on her elderly father, Atticus, and during her time back in her hometown
Says Atticus Finch, one of the main characters in “To Kill A Mockingbird” (as he is involved with the main problem of the story). In a similar way, Kathryn Stockett’s The Help presents this message, in which both novels focus on the ability to view from another’s perspective and fully understand. Firstly, the leading characters from each book, Jean, and Skeeter; embark on a journey that leads them to new perspectives and understandings. In both of
Mockingbird by Harper Lee explores the themes of conscience, courage and conviction through the eyes of Jean Louise Finch (Scout). Over the 3 years of the story Scout experiences many events beyond her years including racism, prejudice and injustice. As Scout Matures she begins to comprehend the ways of Maycomb county throughout the Great Depression and the social structure in the town. Atticus Finch, the single father of Jem and Scout uses the events that take place as a chance to pass on his morals
one will develop a sense of morality which will change a person’s decisions and allow one to decide what is right and what is wrong. A good moral education can come from school but the strongest education comes from family and the experiences a person can go through. Harper Lee who is the author of To Kill A Mockingbird shows the importance of a good moral education through not only Jean Louise Finch or “Scout” but through her brother Jem and others in the book through events they’ve experienced.