How Does Atticus Change Jem About Life

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The realizer “life changes jem perspective on responsibilities”
Boo, Atticus, and his environment played the most important role in changing Jem’s perspective about responsibilities in his life for others by getting shot “at” and the life lessons he learns from atticus. Aticus changed his viewpoint from believing that your social life is not better then you family. To believing that your social life is not better than you family and basic need. That he has more responsibilities like scout. Atticus life lessons and mini talks changed jem by making him realizing his responsibilities. For example when Atticus was telling jem jem about life jem said, “I know all that stuff” (133). This shows us that jem knows his life because of atticus reminds

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