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Why does Jem eventually leave the treehouse?

Why does Jem eventually leave the treehouse?

In his typical methodical and calm manner, Atticus assure Scout that if she ignores Jem for long enough and doesn’t run errands for him, Jem will come down from the treehouse. This approach to the misbehavior of his children shows that Atticus is a reasonable man who believes in treating young people as adults.

Why is Jem sad at the end of Chapter 7?

Jem cries at the end of chapter 7 because he realizes that his chances of communicating with Boo Radley and developing a lasting friendship are gone. Boo Radley has been leaving small gifts in the knothole of the tree as a way to communicate with the Finch children and spark a unique friendship.

Why does Jem cry after Mr Nathan cements the tree?

Jem cries at the end of chapter 7 of To Kill a Mockingbird because he realizes that Nathan Radley has blocked up the knothole of the tree to stop his brother from communicating with the Finch children.

What stops Jem and Scout from leaving the letter in the tree?

the children are prevented by sending the letter to the person who leaves the gifts because Mr. Radley filled up the hole with cement. He says he plugged the tree up because it was sick, but i think it was because Mr. Radley wanted to stop communication between the children and BOO.

Who died this winter Chapter 8?

Who dies this winter? Mrs. Radley, Boo’s mother, dies.

Why is it significant that Jem has been crying?

Why is it significant that Jem had been crying? Jem’s tears reveal that, unlike Scout at this point, he is sensitive to understand that it is Boo Radley is trying to make contact with the children out of loneliness and his only form of communication has been severed by his brother. Jem feels bad for Boo Radley.

Why were Jem and Scout unsuccessful in leaving this thing?

Nathan Radley was merely trying to contain the actions of his son, Boo, who was responsible for placing the various items in the tree for the children to find. That is why Jem and Scout’s attempt at thanking whoever was placing gifts in the knot hole was unsuccessful.

Why isn’t Jem nervous about the gifts in the tree anymore how has he changed since finding the first gift in the tree?

Jem no longer fears the gifts. Boo saved their lives and they are grateful at the end. They are also more aware of his loneliness and problems and therefore feel sorry for Boo. Scout says that after walking him home on the night after the rescue she “never saw him again”, and she is sad.