Jem and Scout in their dealings with the characters of Walter Cunningham and Mrs. Dubose. One characteristic shown of Jem and Scout is their ability to empathize or “….climb into their skin and walk around in it.” (pg 31). During the novel Jem develops a high level of emotional intelligence that allows him to understand the situation of others‚ as well as what they may be thinking or possible the way they will act. The reader first discovers this characteristic about Jem when he stops Scout from
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However‚ such is not the real issue that has been bothering the RGA-aligned girl and boy scouts. The real issue was discerning the true musical notes behind the beauteous high song of the origin. Or more correctly‚ figuring out why there is such a great divide between the boy and girl scouts‚ the likes of which could not be found among the Ryanite
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neighbor to Jem and Scout‚ has never been viewed correctly by everyone. Throughout the book‚ his neighbors imagined him as cannibalistic‚ mysterious‚ and monstrous man‚ however the growth of Jem and Scout result in a change of perspective. After the kids realized Boo had been caring for them by returning clothes‚ warming them by giving a blanket‚ and saving them from being killed‚ Boo Radley’s reputation altered greatly through the eyes of children and families in Maycomb. MAX: HOW SCOUT‚ JEM AND DILL
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it not meaning to hurt anybody This habit is stereotyping people by the way they look or talk based on what society considers normal. In the book‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Scout‚ Atticus and Tom Robinson are victims of being stereotyped by others. Each has to cope with being stereotyped. Scout and Atticus have the ability to change their ways in order for people to respect them‚ unlike Tom Robinson‚ who is stereotyped as a mutant to the town of
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written by Harper Lee. Scout‚ the protagonist and narrator grows into the ability to see events and ideals from the perspective of others as the book goes on. Atticus says and tries to teach Scout that one cannot understand someone unless one considers things from their point of view. Atticus shows this by living a thoughtful and not biased life. For example‚ the way he treats Tom Robinson during his conviction and also the entire black community of Maycomb‚ Alabama. Scout is able to see the true
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Scout Finch as “a tomboy most frequently clad in overalls‚ Scout spends much of her time with her older brother Jem and is constantly trying to prove herself his equal.” Throughout the novel‚ Scout is impacted by gender discrimination‚ along with other women in Maycomb. Aunt Alexandra tells Scout a few times that she could not hope to be a lady if she wore breeches. Aunt Alexandra also expects Scout to play with stoves‚ tea sets‚ and necklaces. Aunt Alexandra is not the only person who discriminates
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and looked at the sky. He suddenly felt someone touch his back lightly‚ it was Scout. He turned around and hugged each other for what felt like forever. Soon‚ many other people joined around Jem and Scout and murmured different things about how great of a man Atticus was. He was the most respected man in all of Maycomb. Jem and Scout tried to look at the positive things about Atticus. Dill wrapped his arms around Scout‚ which the two married only three months before Atticus’s death. The family of
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an inborn joyfulness‚ as natural as instinct. Yet a mockingbird’s song dies as easily as the innocence of a child. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Scout and Jem are portrayed as innocents‚ uncorrupted by our world of prejudice and racism. Their world is simple‚ sensible‚ a child’s world. However‚ three years in the life of 8-year-old Scout Finch‚ her brother‚ Jem‚ and their father‚ Atticus‚ are consumed by the arrest and eventual trial of a young black man accused of raping a white woman. By
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In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is trying to be a good father as much as he can to Scout and Jem. He never brags about his abilities. Atticus Finch only wants to be a good father as well as a lawyer. He is loving and caring‚ tells his kids what is the difference between good and wrong‚ and teaches them about peoples rights. Atticus as a parent is teaching Scout and Jem of fundamental values. He tries hardest to pass on to his children his way of thinking for justice and
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the main characters‚ Scout and Jem‚ demonstrate their own version of strength through being able to overcome the bad influence of their hometown‚ Maycomb. Harper Lee shows this through characterization of Jem and imagery pertaining to Scout. Jem gains his own strength by realizing the flaws of the judgement of the people of his town. After the trial of Tom Robinson‚ Jem speaks to Scout about his realization relevant to the outcome of the trial (the fact
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