To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, depicts an influential period in the life of the protagonist, Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. Told from Scout's perspective as an adult, she writes about her experiences between the ages of six and nine and how she reaches maturity through various memorable situations and experiences. Many of Scout's learning experiences occurred due to small-town living in Maycomb, Alabama. The atmosphere of race relations reveals real injustices and prejudices, of which she does not understand; however, due to the ambiance of Maycomb County, Jean Louise "Scout" Finch grows in her understanding of her world and develops her own perspective through the acquisition of her knowledge. She greatly respects, trusts, and appreciates her father, Atticus Finch, because of his caring and empathetic methods and advice. Atticus Finch, along with Jeremy Atticus "Jem" Finch, teaches Scout a myriad of memorable lessons. Throughout the novel, Atticus's profession as a lawyer, which shapes his beliefs and actions, and his involvement in the Robinson v. Ewell are sources of awareness and an experience of growing maturity for Scout. Additionally, Scout is shaped by Arthur "Boo" Radley, Calpurnia and Miss Maudie Atkinson. Throughout To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee traces Jean Louise “Scout” Finch and her transition from innocence to knowledge. Jean Louise "Scout" Finch's journey from innocence to maturity is largely due to the atmosphere and culture of Maycomb, Alabama, her hometown. As Scout observed: “Maycomb was a tired old town, even in 1932, when I first knew it…. There was no rush, because there was nowhere to go, nothing to buy... and no money to buy it. Although Maycomb County has recently been... middle of paper ...... influenced by various aspects of its life, many of which originate from Maycomb, Alabama society. As she matures, Scout learns that race relations in Maycomb reveal injustices and prejudices, allowing her to develop her own perspective and gain an understanding of society and the world. Through the ideas of the adults in her life, especially Atticus, Scout is able to expand her knowledge. The life lessons she learned during the Robinson v. Ewell are sources of awareness that allow Scout to grow in maturity. Additionally, Scout is shaped by Arthur "Boo" Radley, Calpurnia, and Miss Maudie Atkinson through their enlightening statements and compassionate actions. Overall, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, is a coming-of-age novel that depicts an influential period of maturation in the life of Jean Louise "Scout" Finch..