Maturation is an important process where children lose their innocence and are thrust into a world that is outside of their proverbial bubble. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, exhibits this process through the salient characters Jem and Scout. The novel is told in 1st person point-of-view which documents each phase in which they exemplify the theme of coming of age. The children are immersed in a town that has its fair share of bigotry, fascism, and racism. They often grapple with extreme stereotypes in their environment. Now, Jem and Scout have dynamic characterization which supports the theme of coming of age because the reader can see their evolving and complex feelings throughout the
