Jem learns the definition of a gentleman by witnessing the courage portrayed by his father. Finally, Mrs. Dubose defeats a painful death so that nothing can tie her down to this world. At first Scout doesn't realize the situation that the old woman is going through, but she later learns and understands why the Mrs. Dubose acts the way that she does. Each of these individuals act as a positive role model for Scout and the other children, and in each case they all become more knowledgeable on the true definition of courage and right. With age, conflicts become more serious, and it is only through knowledge, experience, and courage that these battles can be won.
Conflicts enrich lives and make better human beings.
If one will not act and talk but know and learn, then the situation can be overcome without great difficulty. When Scout grows, so does her way of viewing life itself. She gains from her own experiences and from those of her role models. Some people solve their problems right away, and others procrastinate. Fred Trumper takes a very unusual approach to many of his problems, but then again he leads a very unusual life.