Question

Which best describes Jem's reaction to Atticus when Jem is told to go home?

Answer 1

In 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, when Jem is told to go home Jem's reaction to Atticus is disobedient.

In a chapter, Jem along with other children sneak out of their homes and till the center of the town follow their father. Meanwhile, an angry mob reached till Atticus and ask him to move from the jailhouse door, to which Atticus refuses. Scout comes out of her hiding place to help her father and Dill and Jem follow her. The mob asks Atticus to move his children away within 15 seconds but they stay to help. Whereas, Jem refuses to move and disobey his father in a mature manner. Jem through his maturity tries to "break the tension" by informing his father that "phone is ringing." Jem fear for the safety of his father.

Answer 2

The answer is: protective

I got it right on Odyssey ;)