it was just a habit she picked up either to show she was mature or to get attention
Miss Caroline told Scout to stop reading at home because she believed that Scout was already too advanced compared to the rest of her classmates. Miss Caroline thought it would be better for Scout to start learning at the same pace as the other students.
At the end of "To Kill A Mockingbird," Scout is tucked in by Atticus. Readers can see Scout has matured in many ways since the start of the novel. After Boo Radley protects them from the violent Bob Ewell, who wanted to kill them, Scout realizes that she and Jem have been just as prejudicial toward Boo as the townspeople were against black people.
Scout and Atticus's conversation about the Ewell family reveals that they are poor, uneducated, and generally marginalized by society. They are seen as a disreputable family with a reputation for being lazy and dishonest. Atticus emphasizes the importance of understanding their circumstances and showing empathy towards them despite their flaws.
At the beginning of the novel, Jem and Scout are both embarrassed with Atticus being their father because they believed Atticus was old and not capable of doing things that were cool or fun or interesting at all.
When he realizes that the children are going to at sometime need a woman in the house especially Scout because she is going to start to like cloothes and boyes more
Because she can
Scout tries to be polite and start a conversation with Mr. Cunningham, and it makes him see through Atticus's point of view. Mr. Cunningham has a son (Walter Cunningham) that's Scout's age.
Scout's outburst is caused by her frustration and anger at her cousin Francis for insulting Atticus and calling him derogatory names due to the ongoing racism in Maycomb. Scout's protective instincts towards her father led her to react emotionally and defend him.
Jem and Scout are often embarrassed by their father's advanced age and bookish nature. However in chapter ten, Atticus Finch shoots a rabid dog and they learn that he was once known as the best shot in the county.
Scout tries to be polite and start a conversation with Mr. Cunningham, and it makes him see through Atticus's point of view. Mr. Cunningham has a son (Walter Cunningham) that's Scout's age.
Aunt Alexandra comes to stay with Atticus and his family to provide a female influence and guidance for Scout as she grows up. She believes that Scout needs to learn how to behave more like a traditional Southern lady. Additionally, Aunt Alexandra is concerned about the family's reputation and wants to make sure they are upholding their social status.
Atticus tells Scout that he does not play football because he doesn't have the time for it, as he's too old to start playing at his age and he has other responsibilities to attend to. Additionally, he explains that he never developed a liking for the sport.