Question: are jem and scout in to kill a mockingbird?
Answer: A widower, Atticus is a single parent to two children: Jem and Scout. Jem (Jeremy Atticus Finch) Scout's older brother who ages from 10 to 13 during the story. He is Scout's protector and one of her best friends. As part of reaching young adulthood, Jem deals with many difficult issues throughout the story.