Jem Finch Changes In To Kill A Mockingbird

Anne Frank once said “Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.” In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, it is a bildungsroman novel that follows Jem Finch as he grows up in Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930s. Over the course of several summers he, along with his sister Scout , face obstacles and challenges which consist of their mean old neighbor Ms.Dubose and the recluse Boo Radley. Although, in the beginning of the novel, Jem still is a child physically and mentally, and we witness him mature and grow up. We see Jem deal with problems that arise in a more mature manner. Lee shows that even someone as childish as Jem can grow up and learn to

Jeremy “Jem” Finch is a leading protagonist in Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mocking Bird” published in 1960. Jem matured greatly throughout the duration of the book, starting to resemble and idolize his father, achieves the status of a guardian to his sister and introduces a whole new set of ideals in his lifestyle. He embodies the themes of growth. Throughout the novel we see how perceptions of things such as courage, respect, tolerance, and cruelty changes Jem as he matures.

Discrimination, it has been part of human nature for a long time, especially relevant subject in literature such as To Kill a Mockingbird. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, the main character of Scout Finch was exposed to different types of discrimination as she grows up. Discrimination affected the lives of characters in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mocking Bird because of society’s prejudicial views of race, gender, and class.

After the Tom Robinson trial was over and the jury had pleaded him guilty, Jem cried in anger, this showed innocence because he didn’t understand how the jury could do that to him when they all knew that Tom was innocent. When they were walking home from the trial Jem asked atticus how they could do that to Tom, this showed innocence because by him asking this it shows that Jem would never do anything like that, also it shows that Jem doesn’t understand the social asset of the trial. The morning after the trial Jem was still irritable. When he was irritable it showed how much the trial really affected him. After the jury pleaded Tom Robinson guilty in To Kill a Mockingbird Scout tells us, “It was Jem’s turn to cry. His face was streaked with angry tears as we made our way through the cheerful crowd.” (Lee p242). This quote shows how mad and sad Jem was at the results of the trial. Jem shows innocence because he cried because he didn’t understand how they could do that to someone even when they know that the white man was lying.

Scout Finch changes and grows significantly over the course of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. In the beginning of the novel, Scout is a young girl who hadn't thought much of the prejudice in the world and was quick to judge others. Throughout the novel she becomes more aware of the prejudice in her own community, more sympathetic and understanding of others, and learns to stick to her morals. These changes were largely influenced by her father's example, the trial he was a part of, and her experiences in school.

Tom Robinson’s trial was a hard one to watch, but it was so intriguing for the kids. Jem, Dill, and Scout just had to watch, so they left their house without permission to go see their dad defend Tom Robinson against Mayella Ewell. Jem thought that Atticus had a good chance at winning due to his cross-examination questions and the evidence he had. Once all of the jury’s votes came in unanimously as guilty, Jem started to realize what a twisted thing racism was. “I shut my eyes. Judge Taylor was polling the jury: “Guilty … guilty… guilty...guilty” I peeked over at Jem: his hands were white from gripping the balcony rail, and his shoulders jerked as if each “guilty” was a separate stab between them” (Lee 282). This quote really shows that Jem cares deeply for the trial and Tom Robinson. He does not understand why people are so rude to black people just because of skin color and he just wants everything to be equal. “It was Jem’s turn to cry. His face was streaked with angry tears as we made our way through the cheerful crowd. “It ain’t right,” he muttered” (Lee 284). Jem’s anger reflected the unfairness towards Tom Robinson and the fact that justice was not served. During the trial Jem never seemed too phased by Bob Ewell’s attorney Mr. Gilmer clearly showing that Tom was worthless, because he thought that his dad was a

Jem is usually a brave and not a very emotional person. He never backs down from anything. So when he cried when the tree was filled in it was a very strange thing. His attitude shifted from happy to sad and angry. For example, it is shows that he is worried about the tree and whoever keeps putting thing in the hole when he says, “Don’t you cry, now Scout . . . don’t cry now , don’t you worry---” (62). That shows that he gets sad because when he runs up to the tree and his face goes pale he starts telling Scout not to cry instead of stopping himself. He is really the one getting emotional. Another example is when Mr. Radley walks past Jem asks him, “Mr. Radley, ah -- did you put cement in that hole in that tree down yonder?” (62). When Mr.

Rickey Williams says, “I don’t think people change. I think the essence of what I am today is the same as when I was five years old. It’s just maturity.” (Ricky, Williams). In the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the characters face many challenges in their society and experience lessons that made them different, than from the beginning of the book. Atticus, the father of Scout and Jem, is a lawyer in Maycomb County during the 1930’s. Atticus is given a special case where he has to defend a black man, which creates many problems for him and his family against their town, dealing with racism. In the novel Atticus, Scout, and Jem are all wise people that symbolize a mockingbird.

To Kill A MockingBird Black or White “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view….” Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird. In the 1930’s, things were tough because race was a major influence in America. “Rowena: ‘Eloise needs more love than just her grandfather can give her.’

In the book, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, the characters within the book are constantly changing. Whether it be emotionally or physically, change is always happening. In this book, Jem appears to be the one evolving or changing the most, even though others will say Scout has. Jem change involves his maturity, wisdom, and his own personality towards people and other things. For example, Jem was one to play with Scout and Dill whenever they would go out at night or talk about Boo Radley.

He destroyed her yard and flowers completely. He faced the decision of whether to let it go or take it out on someone. He chose to get revenge for what she said. Jem is very defensive and wants to protect his family. His peers and adults he look up to are insulting his family because his father is taking the side of a black man on the Tom Robinson case.

The characters Jem and Scout change during the course of the novel "To Killing a Mocking bird. " Relationship played an important role for the transformation of the characters. There are instances in the novel which prove their change. Examples are Scout changing the way she sees people and her tomboy nature. Jem, on the other hand, changes his understanding of 'real courage' and converts into a mature boy.

Why are people in their homes act a certain way but on the streets of their home town act like different person? In the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” the people change over time when they learn from a jury for a african american man named Tom Robinson. The name was accused for raping a girl named Mayella who is white and no one believes his story til a man named Atticus stands for him. Atticus Finch has two kids named Scout and Jem who are young and they look at him for everything and he doesn’t want them to view him differently. The jury is going to change Atticus and his children of view of the people in maycomb and who they really are and their beliefs.

Scout A small child Lives independently Loves her family Daughter of Atticus and Deceased mother Friend of Jem and Dill Who loves her family, Hher small town, and being a tomboy. Who feels that school is useless, Her father is old, and she doesn’t need to act like a girl. Who needs love for how she is, the support of a mother, friends to play with.

At the beginning of the book, Scout is entering the first grade and her brother is almost ten. He respects his father, Atticus, and wants to be a gentlemen, just like his dad. There is also a man names Dill who stays with his aunt, Miss Rachel. You see alot of their world through their eyes but we see more of the racism, myths, and legends than they do, and more than Scout as she is so young and naive. The child’s play seems to be focus of youth, innocence, and playfulness. There are hints thorughout the story of worse things to come. Some other thing sthat hapeen is Scout’s interactions at school. Scout shows herself as bright but the teacher feels threatened by how smart she is and how good she can read. Jem is in the midel of being