Why has Aunt Alexandra come? | To stand in and be a mother figure for Scout and to assist the Finch family while Atticus is on the case for Tom Robinson. |
Why does Aunt Alexandra get angry with Atticus? | She gets angry with him because he allows Scout to act however she wants and wear whatever she wants without any judgement. |
What does Atticus tell the children about being Finches? | He tells them that they usually marry in the family such as to cousins unless there is an unusual circumstance. |
Explain the caste system in Maycomb. | High Class whites -> Middle class whites -> High class blacks -> Low class whites -> middle class blacks -> low class blacks. |
How does Alexandra change Atticus and the family? | Aunt Alexandra keeps the kids confined to the yard. She tries to make Scout become a more proper lady. Alexandra also tries to get rid of Calpurnia. She stresses out Atticus more than he needs it. Finally Scout and Jem have started fighting a lot more ever since Alexandra moved in. |
To Kill A Mockingbird – Chapter 13 study guide
January 30, 2020