Jem has always had trouble growing up, trying to find his place as a man in his society. Scout even grew up slowly, becoming more independent and accepting the rules of her society.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee writes, “Miss Stephanie asks Scout, ‘Where are your britches today?’ Scout replies, ‘Under my dress.’” (112) This quotes shows that Scout is slowly accepting herself as being a lady instead of a lad. Also, Scout is showing maturity and confidence within the quote. But Scout didn’t grow up alone, for she had Jem to look after her, to keep her out of trouble. Jem never forgot that he had to grow up too. For example, Harper Lee writes, “Jem was so perplexed when Atticus called Mrs. Dubose ‘a lady.’” (112) Jem didn’t understand why
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee writes, “Miss Stephanie asks Scout, ‘Where are your britches today?’ Scout replies, ‘Under my dress.’” (112) This quotes shows that Scout is slowly accepting herself as being a lady instead of a lad. Also, Scout is showing maturity and confidence within the quote. But Scout didn’t grow up alone, for she had Jem to look after her, to keep her out of trouble. Jem never forgot that he had to grow up too. For example, Harper Lee writes, “Jem was so perplexed when Atticus called Mrs. Dubose ‘a lady.’” (112) Jem didn’t understand why