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… Atticus is the English respelling of the Greek word “Attikos.” This word was used by an Athenian poet and legal reformer named Solon in his writings. It ties Atticus to Solon, who was responsible for instituting the democratic laws of Athens sometime between 640559 BC. Scout Who is the narrator of this story? ? Scout is. The narrative is in first person . Her name should be easy to figure out. So, what exactly is a scout? ? The American Heritage College Dictionary defines a scout as “one that is dispatched from the main body to gather information… to observe and evaluate.” Somebody please summarize why Harper Lee chose this nickname for Jean Louise Finch. Jem Jem’s character description goes out to you…somebody please describe Jeremy Finch for me. Okay, so why might this name be symbolic of Jem? ? A gem, besides a valuable stone, is also defined in The American Heritage College Dictionary as “a beloved or highly prized person.” ? The author, like the characters in the book,