pages 70, 71 in the perennial classics version: "As usual, we met Atticus coming home from work that evening. When we were at our steps Jem said, "Atticus, look yonder at that tree, please sir." "What tree, son?" "The one on the corner of the Radley lot comin' home from school." "Yes?" "Is that tree dyin'?" "Why no, son, I don't think so. Look at the leaves, they're all green and full, no brown patches anywhere--" "It ain't even sick?" "That tree's as healthy as you are, Jem. Why?" "Mr. Nathen Radley said it was dyin'." "Well maybe it is. I'm sure Mr. Radley knows more about his trees than we do."
He doesn't want atticus to feel that he cannot be trusted.
Dill told Atticus that they were just having lunch.
Jem is impressed with Atticus and he responds by saying that Atticus is a gentleman like him. Jem is Atticus' son in To Kill A Mockingbird.
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Dill technically lied to Atticus by saying that they were playing strip poker, but not with cards
Atticus says Scout should ignore Jem in the tree house because he wants her to give Jem some space to come down on his own without feeling pressured or embarrassed. He believes that Jem needs time to process what happened and make his own decision to come down.
Because they don't know what its like to be in her position.
He believes it is at first, but he realizes it is not when Atticus tells him the tree is perfectly healthy.
Jem's focus on maintaining a positive relationship with Atticus indicates that he values his father's approval and respects him. It shows that Jem sees Atticus as a role model and cares about his opinion and judgment. Jem's real desire to keep on good terms with Atticus highlights the importance of their bond and the influence Atticus has on him.
Atticus doesnt have many flaws but atticus lies to jem and blames jem for killing bob ewell.
Atticus tells Scout to ignore Jem in the treehouse because Jem made a bad decision to disobey Atticus's instructions, and ignoring him is a consequence of his actions. Atticus wants to teach Jem about responsibility and the importance of following rules.
Jem goes with Atticus to tell Tom Robinson is dead