Scout is a character from the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. She is a young girl who narrates the story, providing insights into her childhood experiences in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama. Scout is curious, intelligent, and often questions the social norms around her, particularly regarding issues of race and justice. Throughout the story, Scout learns valuable lessons about empathy and morality, largely influenced by her father, Atticus Finch. As she navigates her childhood, she encounters various characters, including her brother Jem and their friend Dill, who help shape her understanding of the world.