Changes In To Kill A Mockingbird
The Change of Jem
People often view mistakes as a negative thing, but what people often ignore is the positive effect it has on a person’s personality and helps them improve as a person. In Harper Lee’s bildungsroman To Kill a Mockingbird, a young boy named Jem Finch undergoes a change in both personality and maturity. In this novel, at first Jem is unaware of the world around him, but because of Tom Robinson’s trial and his obsession with Boo Radley, he becomes mature and understanding. Jem’s interest in Boo Radley is sparked by simple rumors and gossip, but transforms into sorrow and understanding. Curious about Boo Radley, Jem attempts to sneak into the Radley’s house, but hesitates when, “the roar of a shotgun shattered the neighborhood…
People often view mistakes as a negative thing, but what people often ignore is the positive effect it has on a person’s personality and helps them improve as a person. In Harper Lee’s bildungsroman To Kill a Mockingbird, a young boy named Jem Finch undergoes a change in both personality and maturity. In this novel, at first Jem is unaware of the world around him, but because of Tom Robinson’s trial and his obsession with Boo Radley, he becomes mature and understanding. Jem’s interest in Boo Radley is sparked by simple rumors and gossip, but transforms into sorrow and understanding. Curious about Boo Radley, Jem attempts to sneak into the Radley’s house, but hesitates when, “the roar of a shotgun shattered the neighborhood…