There are many events throughout a person’s life that affect the way they think and make decisions. “To Kill A Mockingbird” is an unforgettable novel, written by Harper Lee, about the Finch family in the small, Southern town of Maycomb, told through the eyes of Jean Louise (Scout) Finch. In the beginning, Jeremy (Jem) Atticus Finch, Scout’s older brother, had a child-like mind, taking on reckless dares and being unaware of the environment around him. Later in the story, Jem witnessed events like his father, Atticus Finch, an attorney, desperately fight to prove the innocence of a black man accused of rape. In the story, Jem advances into adulthood, which is demonstrated he gained a new perspective towards the people of Maycomb and he acquired
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When she was fighting Walter Cunningham and Jem maturely intervened and stopped the fight. In chapter 2, Jem said, “‘Let him go, Scout, why?’...’Come on home to dinner with us, Walter,’...” Since he heard Atticus specify how Walter comes from a family that does not have money, but rather still figures out how to pay obligations in their own way, Jem realizes that Walter can't help his family circumstance and should be treated with respect. So, he stopped the fight, heard what Scout had to say, and invited Walter over for lunch, taking adult responsibility for Scout. Jem continued to look after her, making sure she did not hurt herself. In chapter 4, Scout found a piece of gum in the Radley’s tree and Jem yelled, “‘Spit it out right now!’” After hearing the dangers that the Radley family may bring, Jem became instantly protective. He was afraid her reckless actions would cause her to get hurt. Jem continues to look after Scout and risks his life for her. In chapter 28, Lee wrote, “He slowly squeezed the breath out of me...suddenly he was jerked backwards…” On their way home, Jem and Scout were attacked by Bob Ewell. The assailant had a hold of Scout and Jem started fighting him. Despite the fact that, at the time, the attacker was unknown to him, Jem protected Scout in a desperate
When she was fighting Walter Cunningham and Jem maturely intervened and stopped the fight. In chapter 2, Jem said, “‘Let him go, Scout, why?’...’Come on home to dinner with us, Walter,’...” Since he heard Atticus specify how Walter comes from a family that does not have money, but rather still figures out how to pay obligations in their own way, Jem realizes that Walter can't help his family circumstance and should be treated with respect. So, he stopped the fight, heard what Scout had to say, and invited Walter over for lunch, taking adult responsibility for Scout. Jem continued to look after her, making sure she did not hurt herself. In chapter 4, Scout found a piece of gum in the Radley’s tree and Jem yelled, “‘Spit it out right now!’” After hearing the dangers that the Radley family may bring, Jem became instantly protective. He was afraid her reckless actions would cause her to get hurt. Jem continues to look after Scout and risks his life for her. In chapter 28, Lee wrote, “He slowly squeezed the breath out of me...suddenly he was jerked backwards…” On their way home, Jem and Scout were attacked by Bob Ewell. The assailant had a hold of Scout and Jem started fighting him. Despite the fact that, at the time, the attacker was unknown to him, Jem protected Scout in a desperate