During these chapters, the reader is aware of Jem’s sudden transition from immature child to mature teenager, and of Scout’s unchanging childishness, giving her an innocent appearance. At this period in the novel, these dynamic and static characteristics are important to reader, so they may see the different points of view. Jem’s advancement provides him with a better understanding of the current situation. The author further demonstrates this with a change in Jem’s diction; his speech becomes more elegant and intuitive. Scout’s naïveté is pure and childlike, yet sometimes a saving grace to circumstances that seem to be beyond the rescue of a mature adult (i.e. pages 204-205). Her perspective on life is fresh and uncorrupted, as she always looks for the good in people.
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