Who is the narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird?

Jean Louise "Scout" Finch is the narrator of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. She tells the story in retrospect of how her brother Jem broke his arm when he was nearly thirteen years old. The novel takes place over the course of three years, and Scout is five years old at the beginning of the novel. Throughout the novel, Scout describes the town of Maycomb, her neighbors, classmates, family, and numerous experiences from her childhood. Jean Louise tells the story from her childhood point of view which is naive and humorous. The audience understands and views situations from the eyes of an innocent child which makes To Kill a Mockingbird unique and entertaining. Scout misinterprets many situations and learns valuable life lessons throughout the novel. Scout looks up to her father and brother. These two characters have a significant effect on Scout's moral development and understanding of the world around her.