"Son, I said go home. Jem shook his head."(Lee 173) At this time Atticus is asking Jem to take the kids home because he doesn't want them in the middle of everything, Atticus knows that the men that are coming after him and Tom are angry and will want Tom dead, he knows they will hurt him just to get to Tom. I feel Jem wants everyone to think of him as more responsible and that he can handle himself but also that he has a feeling something bad is going to happen and wants to protect his Atticus. "Don't you remember me, Mr. Cuningham? I'm Jean Lousie"(Lee 174) At this time Scout is trying to find someone she knows in the mess of everything. She sees Mr.Cuningham and starts to talk about how his son is such a wonderful boy which calms Mr. Cuningham down enough that he pulls back on attacking Atticus and Tom. Scout was taught this at a young age and we see it in different scenes throughout the book, she was taught to try and start a conversation with someone about what they know and are comfortable talking about to help calm them down, and during this, it helped separate and stop the mob of people going after Atticus and Tom.
It allows us to see things from a different perspective. As the reader, we can see that the men going after Atticus are trying to hurt him but Scout doesn't completely understand that. It also helps us see the little things that no one else would see and how she experiences things.
"Son, I said, go home." Jem shook his head." (pg. 173) This quote shows Jem's courage because he didn't want to leave. Whereas, Scout might not have as much courage in those situations because she is younger. "Don't you remember me, Mr. Cunningham? I'm Jean Louise Finch." (pg. 174) This exemplifies Jem knowing the situation and is also able to react to what's going on appropriately. But reading the book from Scouts perspective can be difficult because it's hard to understand what's happening in other perspectives.
"'Scout . . . I'm scared.' 'Scared'a what?' 'Scared about Atticus. Somebody might hurt him.'" (Lee 167) Jem had just witnessed a mob of townspeople outside his house trying to harass Atticus about his involvement with the court case, and he distracted everyone by yelling to his father that the phone was ringing even though it wasn't. Scout was confused at to why her brother made up that fib, because she saw no issues in the scene unfolding in front of her. This lets the reader see the different levels of understanding the two kids have. The audience can infer whats unfolding in the plot via Jems reactions, even though their seeing the story through Scouts unknowing eyes.
"No son, those were our friends" (Lee, 166) This quote was from before the trial. This explains how Jem had raised his voice at Scout for asking to talk about something he did not want to talk about with the trial happening. Jem wanted to stay with Atticus throughout the trial but obviously could not because him and Scout are just children and Scout does not really understand why all of this is happening in the first place. Scouts confusion shows the audience that kids should not be put into this predicament as young as Scout and Jem are because it affects them tremendously.
"Go home, I said. Jem shook his head." (Lee 173) Atticus kept telling them to go home because of the mob trying to get Mr.Cunningham and Jem/Scout knew they would hurt Atticus to get to Mr.Cunningham. Even though Jem and Scout young their not stupid they know a bad situation when they see one. She doesn't know why they are going over to Atticus and Mr.Cunningham. I think it's good that the Narrator is a 9 year old just because you knowing there standpoint instead of an older characters standpoint in a story.
"No son, those were our friends." (Lee 166) Jem's reaction to this made older people aware that he had a little grasp on what was going on although he wasn't completely sure and that he was scared about what was going on. Although Scout doesn't word in on what she is feeling throughout this entire situation she is obviously confused and shaken up. Jem lashed out on Scout instead of just talking to her about the presented issue. Everything right now is tense and it is clear that they are scared and unclear of the situation and how to handle it.
"Son, I said go home. Jem shook his head." (Lee Page 173) Jem understands how much danger his father is in. He wants to stay and help his father. But Atticus won't; they both know the mob is trying to kill Mr.Robinson, and or they will do anything to get him into the county jail. Jems reaction also shows us that he understands how wrong this whole situation is.
From scout's perspective, he has no idea really what's going on due to her being so young. It's hard to comprehend what's going on with this whole situation of the mob towards Mr. Robinson "Don't you remember me, Mr.Cunningham? I'm Jean Louise Finch. You brought us hickory nuts one time, remember?"(Lee pg 174). This shows how confused and unaware she is about the whole situation. Shes is too young to be there and too young to understand
To give us another perspective, and to show us from her perspective what a kid would see during these times. Most stories follow a child from these times but they're not narrated from a child's perspective. It gives another outlook on this story and it allows us to really understand Scout's actions, thoughts, and thought processes in the story with her narrating as opposed to a narrator just narrating it that isn't a character or an adult narrating it. Even tho it's a lot harder to comprehend at some points if you really dig in and try to comprehend the context of this story it makes it much better with it being from her perspective as opposed to anyone else.
At the very begining of chapter 16, Scout realizes what could have happened at the jail. She has a hard time with this and begins to cry. Jem tries to calm her down and assure her that it will be okay. "Jem took me into his room and put me in his bed beside him" (Lee 177). In this quote, we see that Jem is trying to be a good big brother, and help her through this. Jem knows what could have happened in town. Because of this, he does not show much of a reaction. Scouts confutsion of this event is important because it shows just how nieve she is.
"Go home, I said." "Jem shook his head" (lee 173) Jem realizes that his father is in trouble and does not want to leave his side so he can try and help. "I go to school with Walter," "I began again" "He's your boy ain't he?" (lee 174) scout is talking to Mr. cunningham trying to calm him down by talking about his boy and how nice he is. which eventually works and he calls off the mob. it is important that we see this through Scout's eyes because she doesn't fully understand what she's doing. so it forces us to read in between the lines.
A quote that showcases Jem and Scout's relationship in handling the tension around the trial is, “We’ve got 'em.” I didn't think so”(Lee 202) Jem may have a different opinion than a lot of the adults in the courtroom because he has a lot of faith in his father and he truly thinks Atticus has this in the bag when adults in the room probably see the case as more wishy washy and probably not thinking this case is gonna be won over that easily and probably have doubts in Atticus's evidence in winning the case. With Scouts lack of bias towards and understanding of elements of the case changes the impact of the plot because she doesn't understand the meaning of rape or how significant it is impacting the town in this case. She understands all the legal terms and the outline of the case but she doesn't understand the most important points like why the whole town despises Tom for what he has been accused of or why everyone is making such a big deal that this girl has been raped. It's important that we are viewing the novel from Scout's perspective because she has less of a bias than other characters in the book might have. Sync Scout has seen less of the world and has experienced life yet she is less likely to have an opinion of her own on certain things that she may not think differently about unless told or taught otherwise.
"'Mr. Jem,' he said, 'you better take Miss Jean Louise home. Mr. Jem, you hear me?'... 'Aw hush. She doesn’t understand it, Reverend, she ain’t nine yet.' Reverend Sykes’s black eyes were anxious. 'Mr. Finch know you all are here?
This ain’t fit for Miss Jean Louise or you boys either.'... I knew Jem would win, because I knew nothing could make him leave now. Dill and I were safe, for a while: Atticus could see us from where he was, if he looked." (Lee 197) This shows both perspectives of Scout and Jem and how they handle the trial. Jem, like the older audience that read the book, was enthralled with the trial and was so confident that Atticus would win. He shrugs off the Reverend after he tells Jem to take Scout and Dill home because he is so invested in it that he doesn't care if Scout and Dill hear what they say. Scout, being oblivious to what they are talking about or why they are talking about it shows a different perspective on the trial because she doesn't understand it and she can't process what is happening. It is important that we are looking through Scout's eyes because she is indifferent and doesn't interject her opinion into the story because she is young, allowing the reader form their own opinion on what is happening.
"Son, I said go home. Jem shook his head." (Lee 173)
This is when Jem and Scout sneak out and decide that it would be a good idea to follow Attticus to his meeting. Atticus asks Jem to take the younger kids home but he says no. I believe that Jem refusing to take the kids home shows that he is older, more mature, and can sort of begin to understand the situation, whereas Scout is younger and had a harder time comprehending the situation at hand.
“This was the second time I heard Atticus ask the question in two days, and it meant somebody's man would get jumped. This was too good to miss. I broke away from Jem and ran as fast as I could at Atticus. Jem shrieked and tried to catch me, but I had a lead on him… “Son, I said go home.” Jem shook his head. “I'll send him home,” a burly man said, and grabbed Jem roughly by the collar. He yanked Jem nearly off his feet. “Don't touch him!” I kicked the man swiftly. Barefooted.” (Lee 172-173) Jem impacts the audience here because he is stunned and worried about his father. It almost seems like Jem wants to try and act tougher and older than he is to protect his dad, since he understands more of what's happening which makes the older audience understand him more. While Scout's lack of understanding it irritates the older audience and also clearly agitates Jem who is already in a sticky situation. While during the court case Jem and Scouts deteriorating relationship is shown again “Mr Jem,” he said “you better take Miss Jean Louise home. Mr. Jem, you hear me?” … “Scout, go home. Dill, you n’ Scout go home.” “You gotta make me first,” Jem scowled furiously at me, then said to Reverend Sykes, “I think it’s okay, Reverend, she doesn’t understand it.” I was mortally offended. “I most certainly do, I c’n understand anything you can.” “Aw hush. She doesn't understand it, Reverend, she ain't nine yet.” (Lee 197) Scout likes to believe that she understand everything Jem does when that's just not true, she doesn't pick up on a lot of social cues and is also quite spiteful, so she acts out irrationally, not saying Jem doesn't but Jem definitely relates to an older audience.
"Son, I said go home, Jem shook his head."(Lee 173). What's happening is Jem and Scout follow Atticus because he was trying to prevent a lynch mob. Since Jem and Scout follow him there they see what's happening and Scout tries to divert their attention to her and not Atticus. Which ended up working and stopped the mob. Jems reactions tell an older audience that they aren't going to let Tom Robinson go because he walks out of the courtroom crying. Scout thinks that everything is going to be okay because she later learns that Bob Ewell was the one that made Mayella accuse Tom. It is important that we view the novel from Scout's perspective because she isn't biased and she is innocent.
“This was the second time I heard Atticus ask the question in two days, and it meant somebody's man would get jumped. This was too good to miss. I broke away from Jem and ran as fast as I could at Atticus. Jem shrieked and tried to catch me, but I had a lead on him… “Son, I said go home.” Jem shook his head. “I'll send him home,” a burly man said, and grabbed Jem roughly by the collar. He yanked Jem nearly off his feet. “Don't touch him!” I kicked the man swiftly. Barefooted.” (Lee 172-173) Jem impacts the audience here because he is stunned and worried about his father. It almost seems like Jem wants to try and act tougher and older than he is to protect his dad, since he understands more of what's happening which makes the older audience understand him more. While Scout's lack of understanding it irritates the older audience and also clearly agitates Jem who is already in a sticky situation. While during the court case Jem and Scouts deteriorating relationship is shown again “Mr Jem,” he said “you better take Miss Jean Louise home. Mr. Jem, you hear me?” … “Scout, go home. Dill, you n’ Scout go home.” “You gotta make me first,” Jem scowled furiously at me, then said to Reverend Sykes, “I think it’s okay, Reverend, she doesn’t understand it.” I was mortally offended. “I most certainly do, I c’n understand anything you can.” “Aw hush. She doesn't understand it, Reverend, she ain't nine yet.” (Lee 197) Scout likes to believe that she understand everything Jem does when that's just not true, she doesn't pick up on a lot of social cues and is also quite spiteful, so she acts out irrationally, not saying Jem doesn't but Jem definitely relates to an older audience.
"No son, those were our friends." (166 Lee) A group of men came to Atticus's house and when Jem saw them he thought they were a gang that was trying to hurt Atticus because he knows people have been threatening him for taking on the case.
"Go home, Jem," he said. "Take Scout and Dill home." (172 Lee) In this quote, the kids go to the jail to find Atticus but Atticus told them to go home because he doesn't want them to see and hear what is happening because they are too young especially Scout and Dill.
Jem's reaction showed that he was more mature and understood what was going on better. Scout being younger shows that she didn't understand as well and was confused about why this is so serious. It's important to have her perspective because being that young shows us that not everyone understands how serious these events can be and that we need to explain them better so they understand.
