Scout Finch

Scout Finch is the young narrator and protagonist of Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," set in the 1930s American South. Through her innocent perspective, Scout explores themes of racial injustice, morality, and human compassion as she navigates childhood, family, and societal prejudice. Raised by her father, Atticus Finch, a principled lawyer, and her brother Jem, Scout's experiences, including witnessing the trial of a Black man accused of raping a white woman, profoundly shape her understanding of right and wrong, highlighting the complexities of human nature and social dynamics.