Jmima Emerson's Character Qualities

The author, Harper Lee, said “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view”. The citizens in To Kill A Mockingbird do not follow that quote. Some of the characters are very judgmental to those they don't know and make assumptions about them.Harper Lee uses the character Jem to prove to us the power of integrity,courage, and being true to yourself will help you in a racist town.

Jem and Esperanza lose their innocence through various experiences, which ultimately leads them towards adulthood. However, Jem’s specific development results from his realization of his community’s true colors and his gaining of a greater sense of empathy towards others. His acquirement and understanding of sympathy results from his encounters

Jem has seen some of the shapes of adversity, Jem saw that the town will not change even though they know it's the right thing to do. at Tom Robinson trial the people of Maycomb county all gathered to see what the outcome of the effort and hardship that Atticus put into the case. Scout, Dill and Jem are sitting on the balcony trying to figure out what Atticus would say to the jury, And even though he made the case perfectly the jury voted Tom Robinson guilty and Jem finally found out that the county of Maycomb were all trying to protect themselves rather than helping the other people that need help. Jem would be more of an round character because in the novel at the part when Tom Robinson was found guilty Jem thought that the jury and all of Maycomb was wrong and in the process he was crushed to see that an innocent man is being killed because he is not the same skin tone as the other’s.

Jem had changed throughout the story from acting like a child and doing things that children do to becoming more mature and taking part in the

In To Kill a Mockingbird Jem is no longer childlike because he no longer thinks and acts a child and shows compassion for others and the truth. Jem comes of age because he now thinks and acts like an adult and can be considerate of others. The experiences showed him compassion for life the need to do the right thing and the understanding that not everything in life is

Jem is her older brother who looks out for her and keeps her safe outside of the house Calpernia

Jeremy Atticus Finch (Jem) is unlike his younger sister and is instead a rather timid, apprehensive person. His weakness is shown throughout the story, and his presence is somewhat diminished as a result of that, although he lends some strength to his sister. “Scout, I'm tellin' you for the last time, shut your trap or go home—I declare to the Lord you're gettin' more like a girl every day!" With that, I had no option but to join them”(Lee, 69). Clearly, the peer pressure from others influenced his words, yet this also shows how he is protective of his sister. Both siblings were brought up in a household where their voices were heard and arguments settled within a reasonable form. This happened as a result of being raised by their father, Atticus Finch.

Throughout the novel, Jem is influenced by a variety of people and circumstances. His surroundings and the people that he grew up with influenced his outlook on life and persuaded him into a well developed young man. First and foremost, his father Atticus established morals, and guidelines and consequently lead him into adulthood. He provided wisdom and insight into a future for Jem, free from inequality and abundant in fairness. Mrs. Dubose, although biased and cruel, was a figure of courage for Jem to learn from. Throughout the case, Jem was constantly reiterating his opinion on how he believed none of it was right. At the end of the novel, Jem was put in the worst situation at such a young age, almost being murdered. Luckily, the outcome

Beginning in the late 1800’s, the daily life of a woman was very crucial and consistent. Starting from early morning until dusk, the women would care for children, clean the house, and provide any other services they could. Throughout the late 1800’s, women were treated unfairly due to the women assisting their families, caring for children, and being an American housewife.

Because of her boyish qualities, her interactions with others were very physical. Her go to solution was beating people up. For example, when Jem started to change a little bit due to puberty she thought the only way to fix him was to beat him up. Which of course the

Although Jemima Emerson is childish, sneaky, and nosy it sooner or later helps her throughout her life to be able to grow up and get married and maybe even someday have kids. In this book Jemima Emerson is very childish. Jemima Emerson is childish because most of the time she acts like a child. Also,she is childish because everyone calls her a child and when her sister Becky is around she always tells her that she acts like a child.

Most people would think girls in the 1800’s learn to be a proper young lady but it was not the case for a girl named Jemima.. Time Enough For Drums is a book that took place during the war with characters named Jemima, Jemima’s mom, Jemima’s dad, Dan, David, John Ried, Becky, Grandfather Emerson, and Grandfather Henshaw wrote by Ann Rinaldi. Jemima goes through a stage of brave and careless to stage of smartness. Jemima is a young lady in the beginning of the book and can be described as brave, smart, careless.

Jemima was very stubborn during the novel. One quote from the story that shows how stubborn she is, was when she was talking to John Reid about her letters to Raymond Moore. She said “At least he will be fighting for what he believes in, which is more than i can say for some people!” (Rinaldi 49). John Reid was a well known tory. But he didn't do

In addition to Jem’s childish, protective, and playful nature- he is also scheming and possesses a clever mind. He demonstrates this with his knack for avoiding conflict, finding loopholes in regards to the rules Atticus has set for him and Scout, and luring out Boo Radley. This mischievousness sometimes causes Jem to be a troublemaker. Despite his cunning nature- as the novel progresses, Jem changes and develops into a more mature and responsible character as

When the book begins, Jem changes from her lonely, detached self to her polar opposite: caring and friendly. Jem