One word or phrase that helps me visualize Miss Caroline is, “she looked and smelt like a peppermint drop.” The author uses a simile when describing Miss Caroline in that quote. Miss Caroline is a new native teacher. Miss Caroline often has trouble disciplining the children and does not understand the family economics of Maycomb. She seemed nice with bright colors and smelt like mint. Scout says it in an almost patronising way, as though she is mocking teacher’s naivety.
Scout never loved to read until she fears she wouldn't be able to in the future. She compared it to breathing; people don't care for breathing, it's not a thing people think about they just do it. People start to think about breathing once they are trying to catch their breath