JEM: AN UNKNOWN HERO

BRAVE

• He was the one who knocked on the Radley's front door
• Jem stood up to Mrs. Dubose when she was talking about Atticus.

LEADER

• He leads Scout and Dill when they went to the Radleys' house.
• Jem is a leader by telling Scout not to beat up Walter Cunningham.

CURIOUS

• Jem was curious to go to the Radley house.
• "Dead shot........" Jem was curious why Atticus shot the mad dog. (10)
• Jem went to the court room because he was curious about Atticus' job.

COMPASSIONATE

• Jem felt bad for Mrs. Dobose when she dies.
• Jem cries for Tom Robinson when he is found guilty for something he didn't do.
• Jem felt bad for William Cunningham because his family couldn't afford food for him.
• "I think I understand why Boo Radley's stayed shut up in the house all this time... It's because he wants to stay inside." Jem shows compassion for Boo because he is scared to come out of his house.