Jem considers her hierarchy as normal people who don't live off as much and not as rich but live comfortable.
Scout Finch mentions that there is only one kind of folks: good folks. She believes that people should be judged based on their character and actions, rather than superficial qualities like race or social status.
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Scout says “There’s only one kind of folks. Folks.” on page 304 in Chapter 23 of the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. This quote emphasizes the idea that people should be judged based on their character rather than superficial factors such as race or social status.
One line in the text that demonstrates Jem and Scout recognizing they are not better than anyone else in their town is when Scout says, "I think there's just one kind of folks. Folks." This shows their belief in equality and their understanding that no one is inherently superior to anyone else based on social status or background.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout's definition of "fine folks" is based on individual character and kindness, reflecting her belief that people should be judged by their actions rather than social status. In contrast, Aunt Alexandra views "fine folks" through a lens of family lineage, social standing, and traditional values, prioritizing heritage over personal qualities. This difference highlights the generational and ideological divide between Scout's more inclusive perspective and Aunt Alexandra's rigid social hierarchy.
It means that there is only one kind of person in the world, just people. It's basically saying that there is no difference in people no matter where you were born, your ethnicity or what skin color you have, because on the inside we are all the same.
The character in "To Kill a Mockingbird" who said, "Before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself," is Scout Finch. Scout said this in Chapter 11 of the novel.
The Boyscout/ Eagle Scout.
The amount varies depending on what kind of scout you want to be.
When I reached 89 years of age my children arranged for me to live in an old folks home.
The affect scout had on the mob is she made them more kind hearted.
“If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks.