To Kill A Mockingbird Tom Character Traits

To Kill a Mockingbird is about growing up and realizing the world around us isn't so innocent. Many colorful characters are introduced through the chapters all with different emotions and personalities. A large emphasis of the book is personalities and to not judge a person before you get to know them. In the novel the main characters’ personalities are consistent, with a few new traits as they grow up. Jem is a unique character in the fact that he changes the most throughout the novel. He begins his teenage years and learns about the real world. In the three years that this book takes place, Jem goes through many character changes, feelings, and memories. He.has many ups and downs, however his character traits only grow. Jem represents the idea of being brave, pensive, and curious. Jem is a extremely brave character who goes through many trials in the novel. As he grows his idea of bravery changes, he is changed and influenced by other people's brave actions. He …show more content…
He is full of thought and childhood wonder in the beginning of the chapter. As he grows he becomes extremely interested in real world issues. Even though Jem does many acts of curiosity, such as his daily “look-arounds”, or asking to visit Tom's family with Atticus. The biggest sign of curiosity was at the jail cell. His curiosity lead him to help Atticus. "I've just got this feeling," Jem said, "just this feeling. (Lee 115).” He wanted to explore and observe what was going on at the jail. When Tom was at jail, Atticus planned to visit him, however Jem felt like he should go and investigate, upon arrival his curiosity helped Scout basically break up the quarrel and save Atticus. In many instances Jem’s curiosity either gets the best of him or helps him. The novel has shown his curiousness from even when he was tracking down Boo in the start of the