NP2log

New things added to the original problem are that Atticus is asked to defend a black man who was accused of raping a white woman. He knows that he probably will not win but feels the need to argue for his own self-respect and justice. Scout recently picked up a bad habit, cursing. When her Uncle Jack comes which she usually got along with she began cursing in front of him which is considered disrespectful. Scout's cousin, Francis called Atticus a "nigger-lover". This made Scout really mad and she cursed at Francis and beat him up. The novel is pretty hard to follow so far because theirs a lot going on, and they talk differently than we do nowadays. I think the novel is aimed at teens or young adults because they use some big words and complicated wording, but if you think about it, you'll understand it eventually. I haven't noticed a message or main theme yet. Uncle Jack and Francis come into the story for a short time to celebrate the holidays. Their purpose is to show how Scout is changing and having an attitude. Also how she is picking up some bad habits.