In Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, does the Tom Robinson trial affect Scout or Jem?

The Tom Robinson trial affected both Scout and Jem in different ways. Although both children lose their childhood innocence, Jem and Scout react differently to their prejudiced community following the trial. After witnessing racial injustice, Scout becomes aware of the prevalent racism throughout her community. She begins to notice the blatant hypocrisy during Alexandra's missionary circle and realizes Miss Gate's hypocritical views during a current events lesson. Despite witnessing racial injustice, Scout remains optimistic about the future of Maycomb and does not harbor negative feelings toward her community members. Her response is similar to her father's because she chooses to remain tolerant of her neighbors and not view them with contempt. However, Jem's response to Tom's wrongful conviction is drastically different from his sister's response. He becomes jaded about the judicial system and Maycomb's citizens. He is angry and pessimistic about his prejudiced community and wishes to overhaul the entire court system. Both Scout and Jem realize the adverse effects that prejudice has on their community and wish to change Maycomb for the better.