Analyse the character of Jem from the whole of ’To Kill a Mockingbird’ In the book ’To Kill a Mockingbird’‚ Harper Lee the author creates many different fascinating characters. One of the main characters in the book is Jem (Jeremy) Finch. Throughout the book‚ it shows us three years in Jem’s life as Jem ages from 10 to 13 over the course of To Kill a Mockingbird‚ a period of great change in any child’s life as he is progressing into adolescence and at that age children are finding themselves
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OPTIONAL ESSAY: CHARACTER DESCRIPTION Atticus Finch‚ the father of Jean Louise and Jeremy Finch‚ doesn’t seem to have any talents. He is a lawyer‚ but no one seems to see that as very important. “Our father didn’t do anything. He worked in an office‚ not in a drugstore. Atticus did not drive a dump-truck for the county‚ he was not the sheriff‚ he did not farm‚ work in a garage‚ or do anything that could possibly arouse the admiration of anyone.” (Lee 118) It becomes very obvious that his children
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To Kill a Mocking Bird Revision Atticus Atticus teaches important lessons to children- ‘You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it’ – ideas on empathy‚ looking past peoples negatives‚ not judging Represents morality‚ see as Harper lee’s spokesman embodying themes of justice‚ tolerance‚ goodness and courage and her personal beliefs on them. Shoots the mad dog to protect community- only
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waiting for the Jury to come to a verdict. “Sure is‚ Scout‚” I said happily because I knew when it took a long time for jurors to make a decision that they were putting the evidence into consideration. I knew that they would prove him innocent Atticus gave the Jurors no reason to think other wise. Mayella’s testimony didn’t match up with the facts. “This court will come to order” Mr. Tate said as everyone’s heads jerked up. He left the room and returned with Tom Robinson. As I watched the Jury
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based around the Finch family it consists of Atticus‚ Jem‚ Scout‚ Aunt Rachel and Calpernia. Atticus the father is put into a hard pressed situation when the judge appoints Atticus to defend Tom Robinson‚ the black man accused of raping a white girl. The whole town is against Atticus defending Tom and their whole family Is taking a verbal beating from members of the town that don’t like blacks people. The following paragraphs are going to be aimed at Jem Finch the oldest son who is starting to mature
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novel‚ Jem and Scout Finch learned just about every lesson essential in life. Although they are only nine and twelve when the story ends‚ they don’t have much left to learn in life. After living through a biased trial‚ a near-death experience‚ and prejudice these children understand a lot. If it wasn’t for people in their life like Atticus‚ Boo Radley‚ and Calpurnia‚ they wouldn’t be as compassionate and intelligent as they grow to be. The trial of Tom Robinson is very influential on Jem and Scout
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parents is a conversation with a wall‚ and I’m immensely frustrated with it. Jem and Scout listen to me and value my opinion‚ Atticus pays more attention to me than both of my parents combined. I could have a discussion with any of them all day long‚ because they listen and give valuable input. My parents’ responses are less than subpar‚ they’re always too busy or to tired. Why can’t my parents be like Jem‚ Scout‚ or Atticus? Surely it’s not too much trouble to acknowledge someone‚ and have them listen
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it becomes evident that Jem and Scout are different from the other children we observe in the novel because Jem and Scout have a parent who “truly has their best interest at heart (Gonzalez 1). Because of this caring atmosphere‚ Jem includes his sister in the majority of his activities since they are playmates‚ both still young enough to need each other. However‚ Jem is seen as a childish boy who creates games for himself‚ his sister‚ and friends to play. In chapter four‚ Jem says‚ “’I know what we
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Scout and Jem Have you ever noticed how Scout and Jem are so alike‚ but then the next thing you know they’re at each other’s throats? In the book‚ “To kill a Mocking Bird‚” by Harper Lee‚ Scout and Jem Finch are brother and sister who have only Atticus Finch their father to look after them. Since Scout never knew her or remembered her mother‚ she turned more and more like Jem and Atticus every day. Along with being alike are their differences which bring small arguments and fights. Scout and
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a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies‚ but a great deal more to stand up to your friends.” (Dumbledore from Harry Potter). Courage was used in the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. For example‚ Scout Finch and Jem Finch had to stand up to their friends and say what they thought was right even when people didn’t want to listen to what they had to say. Atticus had to stand up to the whole town and defend a black man even when he knew that there was no hope for Tom Robinson to
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