Go Set a Watchman Jean Louise "Scout" Finch Quotes

"When you happened along and saw [Atticus] doing something that seemed to you to be the very antithesis of his conscience—your conscience—you literally could not stand it. It made you physically ill. Life became hell on earth for you. You had to kill yourself, or he had to kill you to get you functioning as a separate entity." (18.93)

This is the ultimate revelation for Jean Louise in the book. She learns that in order to stand alone, she has to believe in her own principles on her own… not because someone else does. If they are strong enough, she can be an independent person.

"Jean Louise, I've had to scratch since I was a kid for the things you and Jem took for granted. I've never had some of the things you take for granted and I never will. All I have to fall back on is myself." (16.58)

This line is the culmination of the Jean Louise vs. Society and Class conflict. She has to face her entitlement. But we're not sure if she accepts it or not, considering how angry at Henry she is for other reasons.

"I don't care what they think when I go around in slacks." (2.50)

Sure Jean Louise loved overalls as a child, but as an adult, we have to wonder why she wears pants. Because she likes them? Or because she still wants to rebel?