Through Scout’s innocent and naïve outlook upon the world around her, she is slowly exposed to the evil that is present in Maycomb County. Scout’s innocence magnifies the malevolence of several others around her in contrast to her purity. An example of this innocence is exemplified when Scout narrates her understanding of the lynch mob confrontation, saying, “I looked around the crowd, it was a summer’s night, but the men were dressed, most of them, in overalls and denim shirts buttoned up to the collars. I thought they must be cold-natured as their sleeves were unrolled and buttoned at the cuffs…I sought once more for a familiar face, and at the center of the semi-circle I found one. ‘Hey, Mr. Cunningham.’”(Lee 204). Scout is unable to understand why the men have crowded around, and casually approaches Mr. Cunningham with light conversation, contradicting the initial mood of the mob. She misinterprets the situation and underestimates the violent capabilities of the men overcome with racist ideologies, thus demonstrating the inherent evil present in Maycomb. Bob Ewell is another example of how Scout’s innocent outlook exposes her to evil. An example of this evil
Through Scout’s innocent and naïve outlook upon the world around her, she is slowly exposed to the evil that is present in Maycomb County. Scout’s innocence magnifies the malevolence of several others around her in contrast to her purity. An example of this innocence is exemplified when Scout narrates her understanding of the lynch mob confrontation, saying, “I looked around the crowd, it was a summer’s night, but the men were dressed, most of them, in overalls and denim shirts buttoned up to the collars. I thought they must be cold-natured as their sleeves were unrolled and buttoned at the cuffs…I sought once more for a familiar face, and at the center of the semi-circle I found one. ‘Hey, Mr. Cunningham.’”(Lee 204). Scout is unable to understand why the men have crowded around, and casually approaches Mr. Cunningham with light conversation, contradicting the initial mood of the mob. She misinterprets the situation and underestimates the violent capabilities of the men overcome with racist ideologies, thus demonstrating the inherent evil present in Maycomb. Bob Ewell is another example of how Scout’s innocent outlook exposes her to evil. An example of this evil