In To Kill a Mockingbird, what are ten things about Jem Finch that are the most important?

1.absolutely
adores his father and looks up to him. Jem wants to become a lawyer when he grows older and
attempts to emulatethroughout the story.

2. Jem
is an adventurous boy, who enjoys going on "raids" and sneaking around the
neighborhood.

3. Jem enjoys being in control
and considers himself to be the leader among Dill and
.

4. Jem is obsessed with football and is
continually reading sports magazines. He fantasizes about starting on the varsity team and
stuffs himself to gain weight.

5. Jem is
protective of his father and sister throughout the novel. He does not leave his father's side at
the Maycomb jail and attempts to defend Scout against Bob Ewell.


6. Jem gains perspective onand realizes that he
is not a malevolent individual.

7. Jem is not a
racist and was taught to treat everybody with respect, regardless of race or ethnicity.


8. As Scout's older brother, Jem feels that it
is his responsibility to educate her about various
matters.

9. Jem becomes jaded towards his
prejudiced neighbors after losing his childhood innocence.


10. Jem recognizes the flaws in Maycomb's
judicial system and vows to change them when he grows up.