allows the children to not take everything that Aunt says, too seriously. Aunt Alexandras presence in the family is not comforting since a lot of adjustments are required. The children, who have never been used to such a strict upbringing, find themselves at a loss. Atticus has probably been pressured by his sister to let her stay in his house, to teach the children better. Alexandras teaching of things is right, but having no children of her own, she is not able to comprehend their true nature, and so, many uncomfortable situations ensue. It is Atticus practical and different nature that lets the children believe that things are not as bad as they seem.Scout asks Atticus the meaning of rape and is given a unthinking, yet sort of correct. They talk about it more and Atticus discovers their trip to the blacks church. Aunt Alexandra is outraged at this. Later Scout overhears her father and her aunt discuss her. Aunt Alexandra feels that Calpurnia shouldnt be allowed to work in the house anymore, but Atticus wontto let her go. Jem tells Scout not to irritate Atticus, he has too many things in his mind. Scout discovers something warm and sweaty on the floor, with Jem she discovers Dill under the bed. Atticus is immediately called, who insists on informing his Miss Rachel about his escape. Dill stays there overnight, and Scout is happy to have her friend back. Aunt Alexandra tell them about her feelings of the children attending Church with Calpurnia. Atticus is not on the same track with her, in any case does not allow Scout to be bad mannered with her, and wants an apology from Scout. He is sensitive enough to insist on not throwing out Calpurnia, knowing the childrens nearness to her. In my opinion Dill is a bad character with all his fantastic stories, a child seeking love and attention, who builds up stories boost his self- esteem.Pages 144 166Dill is given permission to stay at Scouts house for the summer. One evening Heck Tate a...
