Jem did not want to be "embarrassed" by his younger sister. His attitude and behavior was very normal, considering the age he was at. Most boys at that age feel easily embarrassed by their siblings and do not wish their friends to see them around the said siblings.
In Chapter 2 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Jim asks Scout to stop following him to school to avoid being associated with his younger sister. Jim may feel embarrassed or frustrated by Scout's behavior and wants to establish his own identity at school. Additionally, Jim might want to protect Scout from potential teasing or negative attention.
i don't remember jem saying that he doesn't want anything to do with scout at school but im guessing your talking about the first day...
its basically how you wouldn't want your younger sister hanging on to you throughout the day. he didn't want his friends to think he was the weak kid who plays pretend games with his little sister. that sorta thing
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Chapter seven of To Kill a Mockingbird takes place during the summer, as Scout and Jem are enjoying their summer vacation from school.
Jem accompanies Scout to school in To Kill a Mockingbird.
In Chapter 2 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout learns how to read with the help of her father, Atticus. This marks a significant milestone in her development and sets the stage for her growth and education throughout the novel.
Maycomb School is introduced in the first chapter of "To Kill a Mockingbird" when Scout Finch mentions that her first day of school was approaching and she would be joining first grade at Maycomb's lone school.
The quote in which Scout Finch mentions her dislike of wearing dresses is in Chapter 9 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." Scout says, "I could do nothing in a dress".
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Jem and Scout go to church with Calpurnia in Chapter 12. This chapter explores the theme of racial segregation and the different worlds that Jem and Scout experience in their small town of Maycomb.
Calpurnia gets mad at Scout in Chapter 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird when Scout criticizes Walter Cunningham Jr. for pouring molasses all over his food. Calpurnia scolds Scout for her lack of manners and for not understanding Walter's situation.
In Chapter 9 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout gets into a fight at school after defending her father, Atticus, who is called derogatory names by a classmate. Atticus teaches Scout about the importance of not fighting back physically and to respond with kindness instead. This chapter highlights themes of morality and standing up for what is right.
Atticus teaches Scout to read in Chapter 3 of "To Kill a Mockingbird".
Scout hits Francis in Chapter 9 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." This incident occurs during the Christmas visit to the Finch family's ancestral home, Finch's Landing, where Francis insults Atticus and Scout takes offense.
The answer is in Chapter 5.