In the beginning of chapter 10, Jem was acting very immature and really thought badly about his parent, Atticus. Jem was complaining about many other kids having their dads play football for the church, yet Atticus never did anything fun. He would not play football, besides catch, nor would he go and shoot the gun with Jem and Scout. All Atticus does is sit around and read. Jem thought at the beginning that in order to be a “real man” you have to be rough and participate in manly activities. After Atticus shot the dog, Jem realized that being all rough is not really necessary to be a man.To be a man you have to stand up for what is right and not let the greed from talent take over you. Jem saw how Atticus did not want to shoot the gun, nor
