Maturity is a flower that doesn’t grow in everyone's garden. Take me for example, in first grade I would chase the people and give them hugs on the playground every recess. In the book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Jem finch starts without a flower of maturity and empathy in his garden. Over the course of the book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Jem Finch changes from a boy into a young man by developing a feeling of empathy and developing a sense of maturity.
Over the course of To Kill a Mockingbird Jem changes from a boy into a young man by, developing a feeling of empathy. It's clear that Jem gained a sense of empathy especially after the case was over. “When we left the courthouse, Jem started to cry. His face was streaked with angry tears as we made our way through the cheerful crowd. ‘It ain’t right,’ he muttered.” This is showing how …show more content…
In the first place Jem Gets so involved into tom’s case and he has hope tom will be let free. “Judge Taylor was polling the jury: “Guilty… guilty…guilty…” I peeked at Jem and his hands were white from gripping the balcony rail, and his shoulders jerked as if each “guilty” were a separate stab between them.” (282). This shows how much Jem has opened his eyes up to what the real world is like therefore making him more mature. Another Key point is when he got mad at scout for mentioning the case again. “Jem was suddenly furious. He leaped off the bed, grabbed me by the collar and shook me. “I never wanta hear about that courthouse again, ever, ever, you hear me? You hear me? Don’t’ you ever say one word to me about it again, you hear? Now go on!” (331). This shows he is still mad about how racist people are in maycomb. In like manner Jem shows maturity when he is so excited to try out for the football team. “Coach said if I can gain twenty five pounds by next year I can play!” (330). This show he is maturing into a stereotypical young man who love
Over the course of To Kill a Mockingbird Jem changes from a boy into a young man by, developing a feeling of empathy. It's clear that Jem gained a sense of empathy especially after the case was over. “When we left the courthouse, Jem started to cry. His face was streaked with angry tears as we made our way through the cheerful crowd. ‘It ain’t right,’ he muttered.” This is showing how …show more content…
In the first place Jem Gets so involved into tom’s case and he has hope tom will be let free. “Judge Taylor was polling the jury: “Guilty… guilty…guilty…” I peeked at Jem and his hands were white from gripping the balcony rail, and his shoulders jerked as if each “guilty” were a separate stab between them.” (282). This shows how much Jem has opened his eyes up to what the real world is like therefore making him more mature. Another Key point is when he got mad at scout for mentioning the case again. “Jem was suddenly furious. He leaped off the bed, grabbed me by the collar and shook me. “I never wanta hear about that courthouse again, ever, ever, you hear me? You hear me? Don’t’ you ever say one word to me about it again, you hear? Now go on!” (331). This shows he is still mad about how racist people are in maycomb. In like manner Jem shows maturity when he is so excited to try out for the football team. “Coach said if I can gain twenty five pounds by next year I can play!” (330). This show he is maturing into a stereotypical young man who love