Scout, at the beginning of the novel, sees the world of women as superficial and without true influence. She wants to distance herself from it. Instead, she favors the world of men where power is more easily recognized. However, examples of women with great strength appear as the novel progresses. Consequently, Scout realizes the hidden fortitude that women in her world have, specifically Calpurnia, Helen Robinson, Miss Maudie, and Aunt Alexandra. Each are faced with difficult situations in which it is easy to give up that strength and exchange it for self-pity. However, none do that and instead show Scout how to be a strong female. Scout recognizes this fortitude that she too can acquire and by the end of the novel is ready to see where her potential, as a member of the non-male gender, can take
Scout, at the beginning of the novel, sees the world of women as superficial and without true influence. She wants to distance herself from it. Instead, she favors the world of men where power is more easily recognized. However, examples of women with great strength appear as the novel progresses. Consequently, Scout realizes the hidden fortitude that women in her world have, specifically Calpurnia, Helen Robinson, Miss Maudie, and Aunt Alexandra. Each are faced with difficult situations in which it is easy to give up that strength and exchange it for self-pity. However, none do that and instead show Scout how to be a strong female. Scout recognizes this fortitude that she too can acquire and by the end of the novel is ready to see where her potential, as a member of the non-male gender, can take