During the 1930's in a small town such as Maycomb County, girls are expected to behave in specific ways. People wanted them to be ladylike and polite. It was said they should always wear pretty dresses and shoes. They were expected to stay indoors, be proper, and be well-mannered. Scout Finch is exactly the opposite of what people expect from a young girl in Maycomb. She is tomboyish, loud, behaves badly, and uses foul language.
One character from the novel who would agree with the idea of girls behavior would be Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose.
Some of her sayings would include:
"Don't you say hey to me, you ugly girl! You say good afternoon, Mrs. Dubose!"- Page 115
"What are you doing in those overalls? You should be in a dress and camisole, young lady!"- Page 117
I think that Scout will eventually grow more mature and learn the wrongs of her ways. In my opinion, she will naturally be more ladylike as well, so there is no need to enforce this sort of rule.
One character from the novel who would agree with the idea of girls behavior would be Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose.
Some of her sayings would include:
"Don't you say hey to me, you ugly girl! You say good afternoon, Mrs. Dubose!"- Page 115
"What are you doing in those overalls? You should be in a dress and camisole, young lady!"- Page 117
I think that Scout will eventually grow more mature and learn the wrongs of her ways. In my opinion, she will naturally be more ladylike as well, so there is no need to enforce this sort of rule.
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