Jem

In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout and Jem endure the loss of their mother, leaving them with their father Atticus, of whom is a lawyer. During the time of 1932 through 1935, things get arduous when Atticus decides to take on a case that will challenge the strength of him, Jem, and Scout’s relationship. Despite having to withstand those who disagree with the decisions Atticus has made, he is always there for Scout and Jem, whether they need advice, or a little convincing that it is okay…

The novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, is about how a prejudice town in the south voted against an innocent African American man. Atticus, the father to the youngest Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, and older Jem Finch. As a child is young, they learn how to mature throw people and experiences. Many people in this novel have this effect on the character "Scout". Scout learns to mature through the court case involving Tom Robinson, the innocent African American man in the story, as well as an…

one grows, the overall outlook on the world around is going to change. Jem Finch is needed in the story because he matures as the years pass, his younger sister-Scout- really looks up to him, and he is starting to understand the people and the world of 1930’s Maycomb County, Alabama. Jem Finch changes throughout the story by maturing and gaining a lot of perspective especially during the Tom Robinson trial. In the beginning, Jem was described as caring, and very brave. One particular scene where…

“‘Hey.’ ‘Hey yourself,’ said Jem pleasantly. ‘I’m Charles Baker Harris,’ he said. ‘I can read.’ ‘So what?’ I said. ‘I just thought you’d like to know I can read. You got anything needs readin’ I can do it…’” To Kill A Mockingbird takes place in Maycomb, Alabama around 1930. Discrimination is a huge problem and everything is run by white men. Black people are mistreated and abused. This comes into the story later as the main conflict. The Finch family has always lived on Finch's Landing until…

many opportunities for jem to read to Mrs. Dubose. This is a good thing because Jem deserves this punishment for what he has done. First Jem deserves this because he lost his temper and destroyed Mrs. Dubose’s flowers when he shouldn't have . Jem got so much money for his 12th birthday, Scout and Jem went into town to buy a train set and a baton. On their way there causing Mrs. Dubose to make some harmful comments about their family when Jem and Scout came back from town Jem was still mad…

Jem and Scout grew quite a lot throughout this novel, but the one who I think grew the most would have to be Jem. Jem has went through a lot in this book, he was attacked by a stranger (So was Scout), learned many things regarding courage, bravery, ect. Because of Jem being the older sibling, his job is to protect and care for the younger ones. He does this in many situations which is why I also think Jem is the better character. Even if he isn’t the main character or the narrator. Many parts…

chapter in which Jem and Scout’s life would change completely. There are a lot of events that evidently show their relationship in the third stage. Firstly, it is revealed at the end of the chapter that Aunt Alexandra would stay with them for a while. At the beginning of the chapter, Scout says, "Overnight, it seemed, Jem had acquired an alien set of values and was trying to impose them on me: several times he went so far as to tell me what to do. After one altercation when Jem hollered, "It's…

In the book “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, it teaches the readers to do the right thing even when the crowd might not follow. Atticus the father of Jem Finch and Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch. He is older then a lot of parents. His kids describe him as a lazy and lame but what they don’t know about him is that what they said is not accurate. Atticus shows that he does the right things even why people or himself don’t aggre. Atticus came a across a dog with rabies, himself did not want to…

same for Jem during his childhood. In To Kill A Mockingbird, Jem learned what real courage looks like, how to stand up for his beliefs, and what it means to be a gentleman. During Jem's childhood, he learned and saw what real courage actually was. Mrs. Dubose was someone who suffered from the withdraws of morphine, but despite death, she decided to get rid of your addiction anyway (Lee, 40). She was courageous because even though she would die she was determined to become free of the drug. Jem…

I selected this particular passage for the obvious tension between Jem and Mary’s romantic life. More importantly to react and respond to character development of Jem. Previously we learn about her lost of interest in Jem and more importantly how Jem replies. The actions and thoughts allow the reader to further understand a character. This allows the reader to glimpse into the psyche of Jem. It develops his deep and inner most feelings. These soon boil over in a fit of jealousy, envy, rage, and…