Question

1. How does Jem demonstrate that he is becoming more compassionate and empathetic? What does Scout’s comment that, “Jem was the one who was getting more like a girl every day, not I,” suggest about gender roles in the 1930s South? (320)

Answer 1

Answer:

Throughout the novel, Jem shows signs of becoming more empathetic and compassionate. ... Jem shows empathy by understanding their situations. At the end of the chapter, Scout and Jem hear news of a threat made by Bob Ewell.