Hey Maxomillion,
Off the bat, we see that Jem and Scout are introduced to the new side of their father, Atticus, that they had never been exposed to before.
The irony that was displayed when Atticus shot the dog was great, in that, Atticus constantly mentioned, (something along the lines of) "Don't judge a person until you walk a mile in their shoes."
Following this scene, Maudie tells the kids about Atticus' nickname, "One-shot-finch," and Jem demands that Scout NOT brag or tell anyone about it.
This idea further implies the characterization of Jem... He's becoming a more responsible adult and is starting to realize how the real world works. He understands that bragging isn't going to get them anywhere, except confusion (or putting Atticus in a spot where he'd have to explain why he didn't tell his own kids about how good with a rifle he was)
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