Aunt Alexandra is back in Chapter 13. When I think of some of my experiences with my non-immediate family, the metaphor "pulling my hair out" comes to mind. And just imagining having to live with someone you hardly know is slightly disturbing. Then the thought, "Welcome to the College Dorm" hits me head-on.
Truth is often stranger that fiction. Dill shows up after running away from his "father." The fact that Atticus doesn't mind Dill's presence, and in fact does nothing about it, is an unusual reaction. It's strange even for this time period, let alone way back when. But, then again, it's Atticus.
In Chapter 15, the trial and the danger that Atticus faces because of it comes into full view. Tom Robinson is put in jail for "safe-keeping," and still, he is not safe. And we see yet another side of the rubix cube known as Atticus Finch. He is perfectly willing to put his life at risk for another person. Yet, he is unable to risk the safety of his children and Dill. But it took a child to dispel that mob, where a man could not. Lucky for him.
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