A final aspect in which Jem matures and changes is in his views on racism. At the beginning of the novel‚ Jem never realizes the issue of the black and white that is prevalent in the south during the time in which the novel is taking place. After all‚ Calpurnia‚ a black lady for whom he shows respect the same as he does to white ladies‚ is raising him and Scout. One of the first instances in which Jem comes face-to-face with racism is when Calpurnia takes him and Scout to the black church with her
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Throughout the story‚ as Jem grows up‚ he learns many life lessons as he encounters a variety of events. These lessons made him mature as a better individual gradually. One significant lesson that Jem learned as part of growing was during the encounter with Mrs Dubose. Mrs Dubose stated that Atticus was "not only a Finch waiting on tables but one in the courthouse lawing for niggers"‚ assessing the Finch’s family mental hygiene and insulting Atticus‚ which caused Jem to be infuriated. Although Atticus
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To Kill A Mockingbird‚ introduces Jem Finch‚ a young boy living in Maycomb County‚ Alabama- also known as the deep south- during the 1930’s. This is a time when there was extreme amount of racial divide and prejudice. Maycomb is plagued with racism and when a innocent black man named Tom Robinson is put on trial for rape‚ the town begins to show its true colors. Jem’s father‚ Atticus‚ is the lawyer for Tom Robinson. Over the course of the novel Jem matures from being a child who enjoys playing
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Harper Lee‚ tells the story of a small town that faces many challenges. Atticus Finch is a very humble and respectful man who defends Tom Robinson. He has two kids‚ Jean Louise‚ and Jem. Jean Louise “Scout” Finch is a young girl that is very intelligent. She is the daughter of Atticus. Jem Finch is a young boy that matures throughout the novel. He is the son of Atticus Finch. Tom Robinson is a black man accused of raping a white woman named Mayella Ewell. Mayella Ewell is considered white trash in the
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or mentally‚ every person matures individually. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird‚ the court trial of Tom Robinson matures three main characters in the book. They learn what growing up is all about. Jem‚ Scout‚ and Dill are the most affected by the trial and all matures throughout the book. Jem specifically matures throughout the process of the Tom Robinson case and learns a positive lesson from the trial. After seeing the unfair way Tom Robinson was treated‚ Jem wants to protect and care
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child may suffer from stress all the way to learning life lessons through a breakup. In “To Kill a Mockingbird”‚ two children‚ Scout and Jem had to deal with a less common stressor. They dealt with the trial and conviction of an innocent black man in their town and to make things worse‚ their own father Atticus was the appointed defense for Tom. Scout and Jem were six and ten at the beginning of the novel; throughout the next three years that it took place their maturity goes on to be influenced
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Jem‚ a young‚ caring‚ and smart boy plays an important role as Scout’s older brother in the novel To Kill a MockingBird by Harper Lee. Jem tries to stay composed and calm like his Father‚ Atticus‚ does in negative and hurtful situations‚ but Jem still has more to learn and when all the pressure of being mature and being a responsible example for scout builds up he breaks down and loses his temper. For example when Jem and Scout both get insults thrown their way repeditally by Ms. Dubose‚ their old
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of life. Jem‚ Scout‚ and Dill have various adventures that mature them‚ and allow them to understand how the world works in the mind of an adult. The children’s mind slowly transforms from understanding situations like an adult to having the mind of an adult. In effect‚ Jem begins to mature by going off on his own and preferring to be alone. “Jem was growing. I must be patient with him and disturb him as little as possible‚” scout narrated (153). Scout was beginning to realize how Jem was starting
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This mature lesson is one Jem learns in Harper Lee’s novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird. Throughout the novel‚ Jem transforms from controlling and bossy to protective and courageous. This comes due to the experience of reading to Mrs. Dubose and learning about true courage. At the beginning of the novel‚ Jem seems to be a controlling and bossy older brother. He appears this way to the reader and to other characters. Jem displays this quote when Scout said “You mean we can’t play anymore?” and Jem responded
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The Older Jem “If there’s just one kinds of folks‚ why can’t they all get along with each other? If they’re all alike‚ why do they go out thier way to despise each other?” Jem has been the biggest character in the book that has changed‚ some reasons are when Jem snitches out Dill telling Atticus that Dill left home and came with him and Jem‚ another reasons is when Jem defends his sister from Bob Ewell’s attack on them. These reasons are strong to support my point saying that Jem has matured
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