At the beginning of chapter 13, Aunt Alexandra had come to stay. She was concerned about Jem and Scout’s behaviors, and decided they needed a proper role model especially with what was to come in the summer. Okay, okay, that’s all fine and it seems like all she’s doing is trying to help… but really, she needs to get her nose out of everyone’s business. Atticus is very well-mannered and tries not to argue too much with his sister, but I mean… if he’s well-mannered, shouldn’t she be? She just randomly appeared out of nowhere one day and acted as though she had been there for ages. Not only that, but she tries to completely change Jem and Scout’s ways. Sure, they aren’t as “proper” as other folk back then, but you only live life once. What was so wrong about what they were doing? They knew how to read. They asked questions and got advice. They were a bit curious, which also helps you learn. In all, they were a lot smarter (in my opinion) than any of the other children their age, and yet their Aunt Alexandra wasn’t pleased. She picked on Scout more than Jem because she needed to become a lady. Becoming a lady at 8…? Uh, what? How could you ruin somebody’s childhood by forcing them to grow up too fast? I think Aunt Alexandra needs to loosen up, because it’s just putting a lot more stress on their family, and I think Scout is smart to enjoy her childhood while she can.
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Aunt Alexandra has somewhat the authority to tell them what to do. I guess she is only caring about how her family’s reputation is turning out. She did not want them to turn out like their father because apparently to her that is a bad thing. She is a bit nosey, but she is a grow up what do you expect? She cares a bit too much, but wouldn’t you rather have someone that is full of care rather than none. For example Dill would love to have Aunt Alexandra because his family does not need him. Aunt Alexandra seems to be like Scout’s teacher. She is like her teacher about being not pleased about her talent. That seems to be a reoccurring trait in people in that time. I think Scout is also smart by enjoying her childhood. She likes to have fun and break the rules, but she breaks them in a responsible way.