An essay on the development of Jem and Scout through the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird", and their influences.

To Kill A Mockingbird In To Kill a Mockingbird, a tremendous amount of developement occurs as both Jem and Scout mature from a somewhat childish innocence into respected members of the community. The children's perceptions of Calpurnia, Mrs. Dubose, and Boo Radley are a direct affiliation to how the two Finch children view Maycomb and the prejudice behavior which it posses. Being children, Scout and Jem have the simple duties of a minor, which is …

…about compassion, dealing with prejudice, and judging others. Though racism is a controversial matter in their town, Jem and Scout manage to escape other peoples' ideas and secure their own. There is no doubt both posses characteristics of an individual, someone whom will stick to their own perspective no matter how cruel and racist other people can be. In their adult world, Scout and Jem learn to treat all people fairly with dignity and respect.