Once in her room, Scout begins walking in the dark to turn on the light. When she turns on the light, there is nothing there. She knocks on Jem’s adjoining door to ask him about it, and he goes to get a broom in case it’s a snake. Instead, it turns out to be Dill, whom they find hiding under the bed.
Q. How can we see Jem growing up in Chapter 23?
Jem also demonstrates maturity in chapter 23 by preventing Scout from arguing with Aunt Alexandra and getting into trouble. Scout becomes furious when Aunt Alexandra calls Walter Cunningham Jr.
Q. Why does Jem seem so jaded?
Why do you think Jem seems so jaded? Jem thinks Scout’s words to the contrary reflect her innocence and naiveté.
Q. How does JEM react when Atticus tells him to go home?
How does Jem react when Atticus tells him to go home, and why? He rufuses to go home, he just says “no” and he stays there. He reacts that way because he is very worried that these men will do something to Atticus. He thinks he might be able help out if anything bad were to happen.
Q. What do you think is Dill’s purpose in the novel?
Charles Baker “Dill” Harris is a short, smart boy who visits Maycomb every summer from Meridian, Mississippi and stays with his Aunt Rachel (Aunt Stephanie in the film). Dill is the best friend of both Jem and Scout, and his goal throughout the novel is to get Boo Radley to come out of his house.
Q. Why is Atticus Finch respectful?
Because of his penetrating intelligence, calm wisdom, and exemplary behavior, Atticus is respected by everyone, including the very poor. He functions as the moral backbone of Maycomb, a person to whom others turn in times of doubt and trouble.
Q. How is Atticus respectful quote?
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view – until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” This is indicative of Atticus’s belief that everyone has a story and deserves respect just for living.
