Old and New Connections

Jem and Scout Finch are two peas in a pod. When they were younger, the two would do everything together. Dill would come during the summers, and the three would continue on adventures together. Then, suddenly Scout noticed a difference. Jem got older, and felt that he had authority. Scout and Jem were no longer best friends, but there were an invisible difference that was obvious and cumbersome in Scout's life. Jem tries to instruct her what to do, and initiates his authority. They are no longer as close as they were, for the fact that Jem is an older brother has been established. They still go on adventures, but Jem is usually reluctant. He looks out for his sister now even more, for he feels responsible now. Scout gets easily annoyed by how cocky her brother can sound, because he feels he is now more knowledgeable know that he is older. They no longer are as close, but Jem looks out for his sister, for they are family.