TKAMChapter+14

Summary: In chapter 14, Atticus becomes the defense lawyer of Tom Robinson in the trial, causing both of his kids to be the target of whispers, and taunts. One day when Scout tries to ask Atticus what “rape” is, the subject of the children’s trip to Calpurnia’s church comes up. However, Aunt Alexandra tells Scout that she cannot go, and Scout storms out after talking back to her aunt and being scolded shamely by Atticus. Later, in Aunt Alexandra's fury, she tells Atticus to get rid of Calpurnia because they no longer need her. Atticus refuses, and tries to explain the motherly influence of Calpurnia. That night, Jem tells Scout not to hate Alexandra, and to give her a chance, Scout doesn't understand and gets angry at being lectured by her brother, Jem. Atticus comes and breaks up the fight and sends them to bed. After the fight, and on her way to bed, Scout steps on something squishy warm, tinking it is a snake. She calls Jem over and suddenly Dill jumps out from under the bed, dirty and starving. Dill, who was supposed to be with his new father back home, had run away since he was feeling neglected and un-loved. He went through many tiring modes of transport all the way from Meridian to Maycomb. When Atticus finds out, he immedietely offers Dill some food and tells him he can stay the night with Jem and Scout. Scout and Dill continue talking, and Boo Radleys troubles come up as they realize what he is going through. Character Profiles:

Atticus A great, understanding father to Scout and Jem. Doesn't believe in segregation and is very much against it. When his sister Alexandra brings up that she doesn't like their 'black' maid, Calpurnia, Atticus argues back. Atticus is also a very kind and generous man because when Scout and Jem found Dill, hiding out under the bed, Atticus does not say anything but offers him more food and a place to sleep.

Scout A stubborn young girl, daughter of Atticus and brother to Jem. Scout does not like Aunt Alexandra because she objects to everything Scout does, and wants her to act like a lady. When Scout asks Atticus if she can go to Calpurnia's house one afternoon, Aunt Alexandra says no, and causes Scout to get angry and talk back.

Aunt Alexandra Sister of Atticus. Beleieves strongly that both of her nephews are going the wrong way, and not living in discipline, so she comes to live with them. She doesn't like Calpurnia being so close to the family, and interacting with the kids, so she gets in an argument with Atticus about her.

Dill A close freind of both Scott and Jem. Scout finds Dill camping out underneath her bed, because he ran away from the new family. He is dirty and hungry so they let him stay. Dill ran away because he felt as though they weren't interested in him.

Setting: Maycomb County, Alabama 1930's This chapter mainly is focused inside the Finch household 

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<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 33px; line-height: 49px;">Photo Bank:

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 140%;">Embroidery

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 18px; line-height: 27px;">Adjoining Rooms

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 18px; line-height: 27px;">Bushel Pod <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 18px; line-height: 27px;">

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 18px; line-height: 27px;">Cotton Wagon <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 18px; line-height: 27px;">

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