To Kill A Mockingbird How Has Jem Changed

Jem is worried to death about what will happen to his father with the mob of men.

The book we have been reading in class has three main characters that develop over time. There's Atticus the dad, scout the daughter of Atticus, and jem the oldest sibling whose father is Atticus. The story gives the base for every character's attitude and feelings and as the story goes on.Jem for example, starts off as a 10 year old and by the end he's 13 and in those 3 years you see a great change. He shows that he's smart for his age, long temper, and very caring

In the beginning of "To Kill A Mockingbird," Jem is a young adventuress boy who is curious about the reclusive Boo Radley. He would often make stories up about Boo Radley or go and play games. However, over time Jem begins to realize that Boo Radley was not the horrible person that him, Scout, and Dill thought he was. The trial that Atticus lost had an enormous effect on Jem. Jem was hurt and started to not only lose faith in the goodness of humanity but also started questioning the power in the law.

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Growing Up Changes People Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird contains two very important characters that develop and drastically change in both personality, and behavior throughout the book. Maturity affects Jem and Scout throughout the novel, and ends up changing their actions and behavior drastically in a positive way, both following in Atticus’s footsteps. To Kill A Mockingbird clearly shows the idea that growing up changes a person's actions and demeanor through Jem and Scout. Growing up changes a person's actions and demeanor through Jem. Jem is the older sibling of the Finch family, and matures and changes before Scout does.

Jem matured a great deal over Part 1, for example in chapter 4 “What are you all playing?” he asked. “Nothing,” said Jem. Jem’s evasion told me our game was a secret, so I kept quiet.”

Jem took little time to change. He changed in a good way causing a positive influence on Scout and making him a supportive and responsible older brother. He would no longer seem impatient with Scout if not he would ¨Walk around in other people shoes¨ and understand that person. Now instead of insulting her and telling her to go home he now asks her politely if she can go back home. Towards the middle of the book he shows that when he says ¨ Scout, go home.

I have one question: Why does Jem stand up to Atticus and disobey his request? Atticus told Jem to go home when they were outside the jail with the mob but he refused. One reason he may have refused to go home is because he sensed that Atticus was in danger. He recognized the group to be a mob based on the situation. The group consisted of many people surrounding Atticus and they were inquiring as to Tom’s location. Jem knows that the group will hurt Atticus because he is standing up for Tom. Atticus was in their way and they wanted to lynch Tom before the trial. Jem knew his father would need help because he was outnumbered. Another possible reason that Jem stood up to Atticus is because he wants to show his that he is mature and gain respect

Atticus is guarding the jailhouse to make sure no one hurts Tom Robinson before his trial, when he is approached by Walter Cunningham and his fellow goons. Atticus shows his bravery by standing his ground for what he believes is right in front of his son. When Scout lashes out to her father’s side, Jem holds onto her and tries to stop her from interfering. Then Jem refuses to go home and stands up for his father’s side although the odds were against them, while trying to protect his sister from harm. In page 152, chapter 15, Scout says, “... but from the way he stood, Jem was not thinking of budging.” This shows us that Jem has matured from the boy who would do anything if dared, to a young man who can barricade his emotions and proceed with reason in difficult situations.

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

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

Jem has changed socially throughout tkam. In the book To Kill A Mockingbird jem has changed by a couple different ways, he has started to understand the racism in maycomb and how it affects everything, he has also learnt not to judge people until you really know them, and jem has become a more mature and responsible person. With jem changing throughout the book the way he looks at the world changes. It also changes the way he acts.

As To Kill a Mockingbird progresses, Jem takes definitive steps toward maturity with his actions in the tire and flower incidents, for example. He would later go on to repair the flowerbed he destroyed, and take greater care to protect Scout. Through his actions, we can see Jem develop a sense of morals and responsibility that would prove to be a lifesaver.

"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.

Throughout To Kill a Mockingbird Jem and Scout change tremendously. They do not change physically, but rather mentally. Their maturation can be seen as the novel progresses and by the end of the story they seem to be two completely different people. As the novel goes on, the reader can see that Jem and Scout mature even when the rest of the town does not.