Summary: the chapter starts with Scout getting slammed on the playground for Atticus defending a black man. Atticus tells her that this case is a case that is personal in a way to him, and if he doesn't take it, he won't deserve his kids respect. At christmas, the Finches go to their home property: Finch's Landing. Scout talks about how he doesn't like some of her relatives, like Francis, who seems girlier than Scout. Francis calls Atticus a N***er-lover, and Scout punches him in the face, cutting her knuckle on his teeth. Scout gets in trouble and they go home. Her Uncle Jack hears her side of the story, and tells her that he thinks Francis should be punished, but Scout tells him to let it go. After Jack leaves the room. He listens in on Jack and Atticus' conversation about the trial with Robinson and the Ewells, and Scout gets a glimpse of whats to come.
New Characters:
Uncle Jack
Aunt Alexander
Francis
Tom Robinson
The Ewells
Lit. Device: Cousin Ike Finch's beard being like confederate General Hood's.
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