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Remind yourself of Chapters 13 & 14 and answer the following questions. Find quotations to support your answers. You will share the quotations, page references and ideas with he rest of the group.

Focus on the character of Aunt Alexandra in Chapter 13/14. Keep thinking in terms of what is her function as a character - what ideas and themes does she illuminate? Do not fall into the trap of simply describing her!

-how does Aunt Alexandra affect Atticus' parenting? Focus on p.141-143. Are there any parallels to Chapter 9 where Uncle Jack and Atticus speak, knowing that Scout is listening outside?

-How do the children react to her presence?

-What do we learn about Aunt Alexandra's understanding of 'family' in Chapter 13 -14?