TKAM 13-14

Hello my darlings,

Wednesday's analysis was spot on!  I am so proud of you!  As you know, tensions are starting to rise in Maycomb.  A once simple town is now turning bold and complicated!

For Friday, 4/7, I would like you to read chapters 13-14 and complete the packet work.
Also, I would like the journals for 7-9 by Friday,

Here are my thoughts on each chapter:

Chapter 13:
-Aunt Alenandra has decided (and convinced Atticus) it would be best for the family if she stays with them for "a while," which worries Scout even though she knows there's nothing to be done. 
-Aunt Alexandra establishes herself in the neighborhood and continues to pester the children about what they should and should not do.
-She is old-fashioned, snooty, and proper, and often refers to the people of Maycomb in light of their family history...Talk about being judgy!
-She seems to believe that behaviors and character traits are hereditary, passed on from one generation to the next - one family might have a Gambling Streak, or a Mean Streak, or a Funny Streak. 
-Obviously, the Finch family is most important and genteel (yes, I'm being sarcastic....but that's how she feels--even with crazy cousin Josh!)
-Atticus begins to listen to Alexandra, but Scout gives him a reality check! 

Chapter 14:
-Atticus answers ALL of their questions.
-Aunty flips when she learns that they attended Cal's church.....Fire her!
-He refuses on the grounds that she's done an excellent job of running the house and raising the children, and the children love her. 
-Jem takes Scout aside and tries to tell her not to antagonize their aunt. 
-He and Scout get into a fist fight, which Atticus breaks up, saying that Scout doesn't have to obey Jem unless he can make her do so. (Atticus is just  trying to keep the peace!)
-What's under Scout's bed?  A Poisonous Snake!!!!!???? EEEK!!
-It's one interesting "critter" with an interesting tale....Do you Believe it?
-How is this character similar to BOO?

Hope to see you on Friday!  I'll send a reminder link.
Mrs. C.