“Why don’t you come over, Charles Baker Harris?”

-Jem, Chapter 1, page 8

This quote shows acceptance . Jem and Scout are quick to accept Charles Baker Harris “Dill” as their new friend and playmate. Jem and Scout don’t ask about his history or where he’s from before accepting him into their group. This shows how Jem and Scout are willing to accept anyone regardless of history. Jem and Scout are just kids and they have not yet learned to judge and ask questions before accepting someone or something. I think it says a lot about the personalities and moral standings of Jem and Scout that they were so willing, so quickly to accept Dill. They took a chance on accepting Dill and luckily for them it worked out well. It’s teaching Jem and Scout to take chances more often and be more accepting of other people. This shows how that they can accept other people regardless of the past and helps give reason as to why they want to get Boo to come out and see them. This quote also shows us what kind of person Dill is. He came to this new town possibly not expecting to make any friends but the first people he meets accept him and they all play together. Dill in return accepted them as well. Calpurnia and Atticus also accepted Dill into their home and their family table. Through all this mutual acceptance, Dill, Scout, and Jem all learn about accepting others which helps them in their mission to get Boo Radley to come out.