TKM through ch 14

In chapter 13, Harper Lee starts to make Calpurnia more of an influential character in the story. When Atticus is away from home because of his work with Tom Robinson's case, Calpurnia is left to take care of Jem and Scout. She takes them with her to her church. Because of Atticus' work with Tom Robinson, most people are very accepting of the children's presence. Harper Lee begins to show how racially seperated the town of Maycomb is in this chapter.

Besides Jem and Scout being tormented for Atticus' defense of Tom Robinson, they also struggle with their Aunt living with them. She is always rude to them and not accepting of their personalities. Especially with Scout, she is very judgemental. I think that because of her Aunt's harsh opinions of her Scout will try to change her image. She will try to be more of a "lady." Jem is also changing, but not because of his Aunt's cruel words. He is growing up and trying to spend more time away from Scout. When Dill sneaks into the Finch's house and returns for the summer, Scout will have her best friend back! I believe this will help her out greatly, and help her deal with the torments from the other children.