Character Analysis Of Jem Finch In To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee

Jem Finch is a courageous, smart, and tough character from To kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee. Throughout the book Jem ages from ten to thirteen over the course of three years. As the novel progresses, Jem’s idea of bravery dramatically changes. At the beginning of the novel, he thinks he is being brave by touching the side of the Radley house. His point of view of bravery then changes greatly when he sees Mrs. Dubose fight her addiction and go though withdrawal, and when Scout confrontation with the mob outside of the Jail. As the story moves along you see Jem progress from bringing his little sister along for support to a strong young adult, that protects his sister from harms way. He also explains to her the harsh realities of the issues