Why To Kill A Mockingbird? (Continuation)

            I’m still reading the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This book is taking a long time to read because sometimes I go back and reread because some parts are a little unique. What I mean by this is that I’ve never seen someone write like that in a different book. What I want to talk about today is about the relationships between Scout, Jem, Atticus, and Calpurnia. I’m starting to feel bad for Scout because Jem is going through a change and he’s acting rudely toward Scout. Atticus understands what Jem is going through and wants Scout to leave him alone as much as possible. How is she supposed to leave Jem alone now? Jem is Scout’s older brother and she needs him to talk to. Their relationship is nothing like it was before. Sort of like how people in this world are. As they get farther and farther away from each other. They don’t feel comfortable talking to people about personal things.

            At the same time, Scout and Calpurnia are getting closer. I saw a slight change in Calpurnia. Back when Scout and Jem were very close, Calpurnia didn’t like it when Scout would come into the kitchen when she was there. She would tell her to go play or something. Now that she sees that Scout is sulking around because Jem isn’t talking to her, she told Scout that she could hang around the kitchen anytime she wants. It’s a slight change but I think it is an important one. I think this is an attempt that Calpurnia is making to make Scout act more like a lady.

            Jem is saying the same thing to Scout. He keeps on pressuring her to act more like a lady. This makes their brother and sister relationship grow more tense. He’s acting like the mean neighbors who always scream at Scout. It’s hurting Scout more and more while changing her to be what she is.