Though
not strictly autobiographical, does nonetheless contain certain
autobiographical elements. Just like ,was a very intelligent child who felt frustrated at the
second-rate education she received. She was also a bit of a tomboy and felt restricted by the
traditional expectations of what was considered appropriate behavior for a girl. Both Scout and
her creator repeatedly challenged the accepted notions of what it meant to be a fine, upstanding
Southern lady.
Harper Lee, actively encouraged by her fatheras Scout is by
was also very open-minded to the world around her as she grew up. This is what made her such an
astute observer of small town Southern life in the Great Depression and which would, in turn,
lead her to become a supporter of the civil rights movement.
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