Jem Finch's Role Model

Jem Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird “To kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is set a small town called Maycomb in Alabama, in the 1930s. The community of Maycomb is of mixed ethnicity and like most places of that time the white people believe they were the dominant race. The book is seen through the eyes of two children: Jem and Scout Finch who are growing up in this society. As Jem gets older he becomes conscious of the fact that this community and these adults who surround him are not always right and this makes him feel lost. Jem is older than Scout and clearly remembers his mother.

Given the harsh circumstances that involved discrimination and racism during the 1900s, the understanding and empathy of a young Jem Finch shines through the plot of To Kill A Mockingbird like a star. Under the spectacular influence of Atticus Finch, Jem’s compassion always seems to prevail, no matter what the situation may be. This is used in great effect to justify the ethical theme of the story. That being that everyone deserves the same rights and freedoms. In the book specifically, this is conveyed through the unequal privilege of a “fair trial”. It was shown that the black society stood no chance in court when Bob Ewell, a poor white man, accused Tom Robinson, a black man, of raping

"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."Jem has changed from a childish little boy to a 12 year old young adult and is able to make smart decisions.

It has been nearly ten years since something similar this has happened. I would have never thought this day would come so soon, well at least not for my brother Jem that is. I never really thought of how it would happen or how old we would be or if I would even be there when it did happen. I have not cried so hard since Dill had told Jem and me he was being drafted and that he would not end up marrying me after all that time. Jem was only twenty-two years old, he was the only family I had left since Atticus started drinking and we had cut off all connections from Maycomb, but I never imagined I would lose Jem so soon. Jem and I moved down to Georgia when Jem was old enough to take care of me. Jem was so inspired by Atticus trying to defend a colored man back in Maycomb he chose Georgia so he could make a difference in the lives of the colored folks who needed some inspiration of their own. Although, Jem’s idea of inspiring the folks of Georgia was quite different than I thought of him. Jem convinced me to protest with him, protest that blacks should get paid as much as whites, blacks should get the same opportunities that white folks did. At first I was only going along with him because I did not know where to go, I wish I did know where to go and I knew what was going to happen and I could have avoided being at my only brother’s funeral. It all started when he met Roy Edwards at the county jail, Jem’s job did not pay enough to supply the both of us with food and shelter so

In Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird there is a strong relationship between the father, Atticus Finch, and the son, Jem Finch. Throughout the story there are many times when Atticus has to teach Jem to have the correct behavior towards people who said many hateful things about his father, and when Atticus has to correct him on other foolish acts a boy his age does. Atticus had to teach him how to treat people when he destroyed the plants in Mrs. Dubose's yard, when he learns about his father defending a black man, and the time when he snuck up in the Radley's yard. Jem also learns many valuable life lessons from the ways Atticus deals with all of the hatred towards him and his family.

Could you imagine living in a white person's point of view when they’re judged for protecting a black person in court? Well in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird Atticus Finch is judged for protecting Tom Robinson in court because he was accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Atticus Finch is described as a role model because he didn’t care what anyone had to say about him defending a black man in court. Also Atticus Finch wasn’t just a good person for that Atticus influenced his children Jem and Scout and influenced everyone around him no matter what he did. Atticus Finch was a role model for everyone, but mainly his children because they thought their dad was boring and that he didn’t have any talents but they soon began to realize that their dad

The Qualities of Atticus Finch In the movie The Lion King, when Simba feels ashamed that he went to the hyenas, Mufasa is angry and states Simba's mistakes, but he later makes sure Simba knows that he is loved by his father. Atticus Finch is an example of a good parent in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Atticus is a reliable and responsible parent to his kids, Jem and Scout. Some might argue that Atticus might be a bad role model because he did not stand up to Bob Ewell however, he presents himself as a caring parent and teaches Jem and Scout equality and fairness towards African American people and giving people the chance and respect they deserve.

Throughout the book To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is a role model for every man, woman, and child in Maycomb. He has a code of morals that demonstrates he is not only a good role model, but also saint-like in his selfless pursuit of righteousness. One of Atticus’s most famous lines is, "before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself(104).”This idea of a high level of self-accountability surfaces in various aspects of Atticus’s life. At home, Atticus demonstrates his just methods of parenting and his utmost patience with his children. In the courtroom, Atticus neither raises his voice nor offends anyone while defending or prosecuting.

The book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is about how good and evil can co-exist in the world. The two main characters in the novel are Jean Louise “Scout” Finch and Jeremy Atticus “Jem” Finch who lives in the small town called Maycomb located in Alabama. The town Maycomb is full of people who contradict themselves. Although Jem and Scout grow up to be more mature throughout the book by realizing the things about the world, the adults in the town are still able to mature and grow also. Although they have been through many more life experiences than Jem and Scout, they still have their faults.

In the book To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, describes a story of prejudice back in the old times where there were stereotypes against women, the uneducated, the poor, the “outcasts” and of course the center of the plot, the black people. But despite the dark times, there were still people who were a beacon of hope to our current generation. There were people who would be able to rise above the prejudice, see beyond the stereotypes and look at the people just as a human being. Some strong examples of people rising above the hate were Atticus Finch, Boo Radley, and Jem Finch. Through their experiences in the book, they were able to distinguish what people truly are as a human being instead of looking at them through a stereotype.

A role model is someone who affects one by their examples, making these people wanting to adapt to the role model's lifestyle. The 1930s was a time of racial segregation and the Great Depression. Harper Lee, who at the time was a 34 year old white woman, decided to express her thoughts on the subject of racial discrimination through her award winning book To Kill a Mockingbird. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is a good role model because he defends Tom Robinson, he wants the best for his children, and he is truthful.

In the book to Kill A Mockingbird, we find many examples of characters who show a change in perspective and outlook of the world around them. Few however change as dramatically as Jem Finch. We see a character who experiences the hardships of reality during some of the most awkward years of adolescents. As a result, we find a character whose morals are shaped and molded by each situation he faces. Jem Finch changes his motivations and perspectives because of the traits shown by the people of Maycomb and through the predicament of growing up.

Atticus Finch once said, “you never really understand a person until you consider things from [their] point of view” (Lee 85-87). He tells that to Scout but she still doesn’t understand the meaning of it. On the other hand, Jem understands more than Scout even when she doesn’t notice what’s going on. The character that changed the most in the novel of “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is Jem Finch.

Scout was a sassy,fearless, and being a smart mouth in the beginning of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. “He hasn't taught me anything, Miss Caroline. Atticus ain't got time to teach me anything.” Scout said(Lee 22). Not only did she talk back to a teacher but she also said with a smart mouth. Although, Miss Caroline wasn't totally correct for judging Scout, she still should have nicely responded. Not only is it Scout’s speech but also her actions. As quoted in the book,”Catching Walter Cunningham in the schoolyard gave me some pleasure, but when I was rubbing his nose in the dirt Jem came by and told me to stop”(Lee 30). This shows that she’s fearless and ruthless because she couldn't have known if Walter could fight or not but she still

Older brothers are typically the ones who annoy and bully the younger siblings with love. They are the ones who the parents rely on to help around the house. Jem Finch is a little bit different than the typical older brother to a little girl, but then again his little sister isn’t that ordinary either. Jem Finch displays many character traits. In the first few chapters he displays a little kid who gets in trouble along side of his friends and younger sister, but further into the novel Jem demonstrates more responsible behaviors by accepting his wrongs and the consequences. He also shows how he will stand up for Scout and take care of her, even though he doesn’t like to be seen with her while they are at school, and he is hard on her when