To Kill A Mockingbird: Jem’s Maturation Jem has a childlike innocence like scout, but as the story progresses he grows as a person and starts to see a new point of view toward Maycomb. As Jem matures, he’s faced with different situations where he acts maturely even though his friends might look down on him. In chapter 3, Scout beats up Walter Cunningham in the school yard in a way to get back at him for getting her in trouble. Jem sees what Scout is doing and stops her, he then talks to her about why she did that. To make up for scout’s childish actions Jem invites Walter to lunch. His behaviour towards this situation shows his maturity, and how he handled it like an adult. This reminds me of the
