| Just – Cries about Tom Robinson’s conviction | How could they do it, how could they? |
| Grows up – Scout comments on Jem going through puberty | He was difficult to live with, inconsistent, moody. His appetite was appalling, and he told me so many times to stop pestering him. |
| Matures – Questions Maycomb and its citizens | If there’s just one kind of folks, why can’t they get along with each other? If they’re all alike, why do they go out of their way to despise each other? |
| Protective of Scout – Jem protects his sister when Mrs. Dubose calls her dirty despite being scared | “My sister ain’t dirty and I ain’t scared of you,” although I noticed his knees shaking. |
| Immature – Calls Scout a girl | shut your trap or go home—I declare to the Lord you’re gettin’ more like a girl every day! |
| Cares about his father – Concerned about Atticus’s safety. (Bob Ewell) | we’re scared for you and we think you oughta do something about him. |
| Emotional – Courthouse trial mentioned by Scout because of her complaining about Miss Gate’s racist remarks | I never wanta hear about that courthouse again, ever, ever, you hear me? |
| Kind – Invites Walter Cunningham to dinner | “Come on home to dinner with us, Walter,” he said. “We’d be glad to have you.” |
| Becomes responsible – Tells Dill that he should tell his mother his whereabouts | “You oughta let your mother know where you are” said Jem. “You oughta let her know you’re here” |
| Learns self-control and tolerance – Tells Scout not to annoy their Aunt | Scout, don’t let Aunty aggravate you. |
Jem Finch quotes
January 30, 2020