LOSING AND SAVING A "MOCKINGBIRD" FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF JEAN LOUISE "SCOUT" FINCH

This article explores both losing and saving a mockingbird through the perspective of Scout in Harper Lee's “To Kill a Mockingbird”. The mockingbird is a strong symbol of innocence and kindness expressing vulnerability in individuals in society as Arthur “Boo” Radley and Tom Robinson. The themes of losing a mockingbird as the expressed death of an African American Tom Robinson and saving a mockingbird as Boo Radley’s rescue from jail are under deep moral discussion. While experiencing the harsh reality of racism and social misunderstandings, Scout Finch’s mindset witnessed crucial alterations and growth by shaping her understanding of right and wrong. The culmination of the narrative illustrates her growth from an innocent child to an empathetic character. Interaction with characters like Boo Radley and the model behavior of her father- Atticus Finch served Scout as a lesson to develop morally. The article finalizes with a symbol of protecting vulnerable “mockingbirds” as they are not able to protect themselves which is evident from Scout’s perspective.