In general, Scout's impulsive behavior gets her into trouble at times, but in the end, it helps her to learn new things. She always wants to voice her opinion and always wants to know what is going on. As a result, she is always involved in talking about things and learns in the process. She, Jem, and Dill are impulsive (and calculating) in their preoccupation with Boo Radley. As a result, Boo actually interacts with...
In general, Scout's impulsive behavior gets her into trouble at times, but in the end, it helps her to learn new things. She always wants to voice her opinion and always wants to know what is going on. As a result, she is always involved in talking about things and learns in the process. She, Jem, and Dill are impulsive (and calculating) in their preoccupation with Boo Radley. As a result, Boo actually interacts with them in secret, even finding it humorous when they mock him. This actually leads to an odd type of indirect friendship which ends up saving Scout's and Jem's lives.
For a more specific example of Scout's impulsiveness that is fortuitous, look to Chapter 15. Atticus has gone to guard the jail to protect Tom Robinson. As he'd feared, a mob shows up to attack Tom. Scout, Jem, and Dill follow Atticus down to the jail without his knowledge. When the mob confronts Atticus, Scout runs to him with Jem and Dill following. Atticus demands that the children go home. Jem refuses. In an attempt to be friendly, Scout impulsively starts talking to Walter Cunningham Sr. about entailments. She mentions how his son is a nice boy and to say hello for her. Atticus, Jem, and the entire mob are dumbfounded when Scout goes into this monologue. Finally, Walter Sr. tells Scout he will inform Walter Jr. that she said hello. Then he orders the mob to go home. Scout's impulsive behavior inadvertently (although maybe it was partially deliberate) causes the mob to go home. The threat of violence is averted.
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