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According to Jeremy Robert Johnson, a person is "black" based on their family lineage as well as how the world interacts with them, often predicated on physical appearance and cultural markers. He argues that the experience and identity of being "black" is shaped by both historical contexts and contemporary social dynamics.
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How does Boo Radley influence Jem?
Boo Radley influences Jem by serving as a mysterious and somewhat scary figure who intrigues Jem and makes him question the stories and rumors surrounding Boo. As Jem learns more about Boo and starts to see him as a real person rather than just a spooky myth, he develops empathy for Boo and gains a deeper understanding of the complexities of human nature. Jem's evolving perspective on Boo reflects his growth and maturity throughout the novel.
What does Mrs. Dubose give Jem?
a camellia flower, like the ones of hers that Jem destroyed earlier. She did that to show Jem that she wasn't as awful of a person as Jem (and Scout) believed she was.
Who put the cement in the tree hole and stopped the delivery of the gifts to Jem and Scout according to Jem?
According to Jem, Boo Radley was responsible for putting the cement in the tree hole and stopping the delivery of gifts to Jem and Scout. Jem believes Boo did this to prevent them from further connecting with him and to protect them from potential harm.
What does jem learn from atticus?
Jem learns that a white mans word will always be accepted over a black mans word. Jem learned this from Atticus in the book To Kill A Mockingbird.
How would this person know Jem well enough to anticipate his returning to claiim the pants?
The person may have a close relationship with Jem where they understand his habits and routines well. By knowing Jem's thought process and behaviors, the person could predict that he would return for the pants, especially if they hold sentimental value or if Jem has a pattern of revisiting particular places.
In what way does Jem break the one remaining code of childhood?
Jem told Atticus of the presence of Dill in their house. To Scout, this act makes Jem a "traitor," though it is really an act of responsibility that marks Jem's maturation toward adulthood.
What did jem leave behind in order to escape from under the fence?
Jem left his pants caught on a fence as he tried to escape from Boo Radley's house. He had to quickly slip out of them in order to get away safely.
The person who saves jem from mr Ewell?
Boo Radley
What worried Jem about the group of grown men in the yard in the book To Kill A Mockingbird?
Well, they were black. And Jem, being the intelligent person she was, knew that blacks were statistically more likely to commit robbery, assault, rape, and murder several times higher than the average White rate.
How does Jem make a snowman in To Kill a Mockingbird?
He makes it with dirt, and covers it with snow.
What makes Jem so angry that he beats Mrs Dubose's camellias?
Jem beats Mrs. Dubose's camellias in anger after she provokes him and insults Atticus, calling him awful names. He is frustrated by her mean remarks and stands up for his father by destroying her flowers. Jem's action signifies his struggle with his emotions and his loyalty to his family.
What did jem do when Mrs Dubose insulted atticus by saying he devended black people?
Jem took Scout's baton and chopped the tops of all Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes. Then he snapped Scout's baton in half.
