In the Novel “To kill a Mockingbird” by
Harper Lee, a character named Jem, plays a major role as leader of the
group. Jem’s character interests me for
he shows great measures of courage, and empathy. Another reason I love this character is
because he makes me think and wonder why there aren’t more people like him in
the world. At this point in the novel I
have many questions about Jem’s character; what influences him?, why is he
protective of scout?
I believe there is a Jem in everyone and that
everyone has an adventurous side to him or her, and can also have empathetic
and calm moments. For instance, when Dill was daring Jem to touch the Radley’s
house, he indeed “threw open the gates and sped to the side of the house
slapped it with his palm and ran back past us” (15). This exemplifies that even
though Jem was scared to death about going near the criminals, he wanted to
keep the leader position, and therefore he completed the dare, without getting
hurt. This also shows how he is hungry for adventure and will do whatever it
takes, to fill this need. Jem has a
myriad of motivations, and motivators’, which will no doubt become more evident
as the novel progresses.
I anticipate that Jem will go through many changes
throughout the book, and will become a more loving and stronger person as a result.
I see this character as the peacemaker, he will be leading this group of his
and create harmony between his family and friends. The changes Jem will undergo
throughout this novel, will eventually clarify why he broke his arm. I believe
everything that one says or does impacts their future in some way.
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