In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Jem says that "fine folks" are those who do the best they can with the cards they are dealt. He emphasizes that it's not about how much money someone has or what their social status is, but rather how they treat others and carry themselves with dignity and integrity.
Jem reached this conclusion based on his observations, analysis of evidence, and reasoning abilities. He likely connected the dots, identified patterns, and considered various possibilities before coming to a decision or belief.
Atticus appears more vulnerable and emotional during his conversation with Jem and Scout about Mrs. Dubose. He reveals his inner conflict and struggle to uphold his principles while facing criticism and prejudice from others. This moment showcases a different side of Atticus that is usually reserved and composed.
Jem decides that the reason Calpurnia mentioned about colored folks not showing their ages so fast is due to the hard lives they lead, facing struggles and hardships that contribute to them looking older than their actual ages.
Jem considers her hierarchy as normal people who don't live off as much and not as rich but live comfortable.
The histories of some Maycomb Country folks were explained to Scout and Jem by their neighbor, Miss Maudie Atkinson. She provided them with valuable insights and anecdotes about the people in their town.
Jem - 1985 A Father Should Be... - 3.12 was released on: USA: 2 May 1988
One line in the text that demonstrates Jem and Scout recognizing they are not better than anyone else in their town is when Scout says, "I think there's just one kind of folks. Folks." This shows their belief in equality and their understanding that no one is inherently superior to anyone else based on social status or background.
The Finches are at the top of the chain that Jem explained because they do not belong in the other groups he listed. The Finch family are ordinary people and live close to ordinary folks (neighbors) According to the four kinds of folks there is ordinary folks like Jem, his family, and neighbors. The second type of folk is like the Cunninghams who lives out in the wooded area. Third type of folk is the people like the Ewell's who live down by the town dump (look for food out of the dump) and the last type of folk is the colored ones.
Jem - 1985 A Father Should Be--- 3-12 was released on: USA: 2 May 1988
Jem struggles to accept Scout's opinion because he has been raised in a society that is deeply divided by racial prejudices and discrimination. He has internalized these beliefs and finds it difficult to see past them, whereas Scout is more open-minded and has not yet been fully influenced by the societal norms. Jem also lacks the maturity and experience to challenge and question his own beliefs and those of the people around him.
Dill persuades Jem to do lots of things, maybe that he should not be doing, such as touching the Radley house. He does give Jem male companionship during the summer though, which is good. But, he does influence Jem poorly towards tormenting the Radleys.
Examples which demonstrate Jem's continuing maturity is his body hair, height, and understanding of folks. Jem starts growing hair under his arms, under his shirt, and his brows are getting heavier (as in his brows are becoming thicker with hair). Jem is becoming slimmer as he grows taller. Also, Jem explains to Scout that he used to believe there was also only one type of folk when he was Scout's age, but now that he's older, he's realized that there are four types of folks in reality, in Maycomb County -- ordinary kinds like them, Jem and Scout, and the neighbors, there's the kind like the Cunninghams out in the woods, the kind like the Ewells down at the dump, and the Negroes.