Scout actually encounters many frustrations with Jem
during the chapter. After having been rolled to fast in the tire, the tire spits her out
in the Radley's yard where she hears something inside that frightens her, but she
doesn't tell the boys.
For her to consider Jem heroic, she
must have seen evidence of his bravery. This occurs twice earning Jem a new respect in
Scout's eyes. First, Jem overcomes his great fear of the Radley's place in order to
retrieve the tire. Because Scout feels partially responsible for this, his gesture is
even more heroic and brave because it relieves her
responsibility.
As the children are playing the Boo Radley
game, Jem takes the heat from Atticus and lies to him about the game protecting both
Scout and Dill.
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