TKAMChapter+13

CHARACTER PROFILES

-Atticus' sister. -In her late 30s, middle 40s -A very stubborn woman who follows exactly what she is told to do. -She doesn't seem to appreciate Scout because of her ways and how she dresses. -Wants to change Scout into a real young lady. Through this chapter, Aunt Alexandra is a very strict woman who treats everyone like they are supposed to be treated. -7 year old young girl -Adventurous little creature -Free, doesn't seem to be interested in what ladies do. Through this chapter, Scout Finch doesn't change a bit but just gets more curious about her father's case. "I would never be interested in clothes." (pg.127) -12 year old boy -Mature for his age but always so curious Through this chapter, Jem is exactly like Scout, trying to find more information about his father's case. -A very straight-forward lawyer -Taking care of a very complex case by defending a black, Tom Robinson. Through this chapter, Atticus Finch is a very strict man and always knows what he is doing. He tells a lot about what is happening throughout the story.
 * Aunt Alexandra **
 * Scout **
 * Jem **
 * Atticus **

SUMMARY

This chapter mostly surrounds Aunt Alexandra, who decides to stay with the Finch's for a while, to give them a "feminine influence". Maycomb County welcomes Aunt Alexandra and several local ladies bake her cakes and have her over for coffee, eventually she becomes a part of the town's social life. Aunt Alexandra taught Scout about the history of Maycomb's familes and states that the Finch family is sits atop of the "caste system" that exists in Maycomb. Alexandra urges Atticus to teach Jem and Scout how to act like a gentleman and a lady. At first, Atticus agrees bu quickly changes his mind.

= = Setting

The story mostly takes place in the Finch's home in Maycomb County, Alabama when Aunt Alexandra visits in Chapter 13.

Vocabulary


 * ====Tactful (adj.) : To be tactful is to be able to say the right thing to a person with being offensive. ( page 130)====
 * ====Prerogative (n) : Exclusive right or priviledged. ( page 131 )====
 * ====Devoid (adj.) : Completely without. ( page 133)====
 * ====Myopic (adj.) : Often called being near sighted, abnormal eye condition. ( page 133 )====
 * ====Obliquely (adv.) : Inderectly. ( page 132 )====
 * ====Soberly (adv.) : Seriously. ( page 135 )====

Pictures

Maycomb County Map:



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