Scout's character as it develops indicates that he is an individual who cares about the education he is receiving and his desire for being knowledgeable is highlighted in chapter three.  His desire for being an intellectual person is cultivated primarily by his father's background. For example Scout's father Atticus who is a lawyer and has served in the state legislature for years and holds a respectable job in Maycomb that requires a certain level of intelligence. And Scout's passion for reading is exemplified in the argument he has with his teacher. But Scout's character is multilayered and that is particularly revealed in chapter four. Along with his passion to learn he also has the curiosity of a child his age which reveals another layer of his character. His curiosity is best reflected through weird actions such as chewing gum found in a tree. Scout's character also includes fears that a child may have at such a young age. For instance, " I played that summer with vague anxiety despite Jem's assurance that Boo Radley was dead and nothing would get me." In conclusion as the novel progresses Scout's character expands immensely and also foreshadows growth as an individual.