How Does Jem Mature In To Kill A Mockingbird

In chapter eleven Scout went with Jem to Mrs.Dubose house because Jem was punished and he had to read to her for one month. Scout always hated her because of how rude she was towards her. When Scout would say “Hey Mrs.Dubose” she would yell back and say “Don’t you say hey to me, you ugly girl! You say good afternoon, Mrs. Dubose.” It shows there how respectful Scout is to her elders because she doesn't have an attitude she just does what she is told. She gives respect to everyone even when they are rude to her. Scout never knew why she was so mean. Scout doesn’t talk back to any adults. Sometimes she just wants to let it all out. Her dad, Atticus always appreciated her but Scout doesn't understand why he does.
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It really hit a spot for her and Jem but, she did not react to it. When Scout and Jem got into a little fight because she would not shut up she said something nice to him. She said “This looks like you” and she was holding a magazine of a football player. It shows maturity right there because she’s the little sister trying to cheer up her big brother. She was responsible for her own actions. When they went back to Mrs.Dubose house they come in and the first thing that she says is “So you brought that dirty little sister of yours, did you?” Scout didn’t say anything because it would be disrespectful to talk back her but, her brother did and that was a bad choice. Scout respects her because her father respects her. This shows maturity because she is following in her dad's footsteps. This takes a huge impact on Scout because she never knew why Mrs. Dubose was like this until this chapter. When Scout finds out that Mrs. Dubose is a morphine addict she takes this in a mature way by being nicer to her even though she’s rude. Scout and Jem started to feel bad because of her condition and Scout takes this as inconsideration because she feels bad for the ill lady. This chapter tells you how important maturity

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