Jem Finch - TKAM Flashcards
What are some of Jem Finch’s traits?
Understanding Brave Moral Creative Noble Curious Idealistic Sensitive Stubborn Likeable Protective
In the beginning of chapter 11 Jem…
Jem destroys Mrs Dubose’s garden. We see a change in Jem’s character. It shows Jem challenging authority and we see rebellious side to Jem
In the end of chapter 11 Jem…
Jem discovers Mrs Dubose has died. Atticus teachers Jem what real bravery is. He explains that Mrs Dubose was a morphine addict but want to die free of it
In chapter 12 Jem…
Jem begins acting like a teenager. Scout says he is inconsistent and moody and he acts all wise and reads the paper
In chapter 22 Jem…
Jem reacts to the verdict. He is angry as he learns there is bad in the world
QUOTE Jem learns there is bad in the world
“It ain’t right, Atticus”
QUOTE Jem destroys Mrs Dubose’s garden
“We had just come up to her [Mrs Dubose’s] gate when Jem snatched my baton and ran flailing wildly up the steps into Mrs Dubose’s front yard….He did not calm down until he had cut the tops off every camellia bush Mrs Dubose owned” - Scout
QUOTEJem thinks he’s all wise
“In addition to Jem’s newly developed characteristics, he had acquired a maddening air of wisdom” - Scout
QUOTE Jem reads the paper
“I’m readin’ the paper”
QUOTEJem thinks he’s a grown-up
“It’s different with grown folks, we —”
