What messages does scout receive about the proper behavior of a young southern girl? how does she respond to these messages? what do scout's responses tell you about her character?

She should be less manly and wear overalls and be more lady like by wearing dresses. She discards this message and prefers to listen to her fathers message to be a gentleman and be more of herself. This tells us that Scout was comfortable in her own skin and was very resilient.

Howard ruffo  makes the reader feel that ellery has misidentified who is responsible for committing the crime and will end up feeling embarrassed.