Before going to bed. Jem was preparing to go out and retrieve his shorts. Scout terrified for her brother for he might get shot and killed, she believed he was better just getting yelled at. “Atticus ain't ever whipped me since I can remember. I wanta keep it that way.” said Jem(pg 75). (R) Jem was willing to go back to the eerie Radley’s backyard fence to keep what he had with his father. Jem’s enormous amount of courage was powered by his pride and reputation with his father. Dill, Jem, and Scout have been disturbed and curious about the Radleys and Boo sense the beginning of the book. Numerous times they've been warned to not mess with them, along with all the stories they’ve heard and what Scout has seen has frightened them. Though scared they proceeded with great courage dependent on