Chapters #14-15 What happens in this chapter that causes a fight between Jem and Scout? What does this reveal about their relationship? How is this furthered in the chapter when Dill arrives? (Dana Yesson)

After talking with Aunt Alexandra and Atticus, Jem brings Scout into his room and he starts bickering to her about Atticus and what he does and the commotion with the Tom Robinson case. A fistfight breaks out between them because of what Jem said. Jem talks about Atticus as if he sounds frail and incapable, and Scout is very angered and mad about him mocking Atticus. Scout's views show the difference between her and Jem. She values Atticus and most likely believes he is strong and can make a difference, especially when Atticus is taking a case like the Tom Robinson one. Jem wants to tell Scout concretely and boldly what Atticus is like and that Scout should only trust the opinion he has. This is not information Scout want's to hear, and is annoyed "Ain't so high and mighty now, are you... He was tryin' to tell me what to do. I don't have to mind him now,  do I?" (Lee, 156 & 157). Throughout the book Scout has never wanted to seem lower than anybody, when Dill and Jem mock her by saying she's just a "girl" she is deeply offended. This is another case where Scout doesn't want to be thrown under the bus. When Dill arrived, all hungry and dirty they learn he ran away from home. This makes Scout really think about her family and the problems and differences she has, but also that Dill is in a worse position. Scout thought about running away because of all the events that have happened so far, but Dill actually had to- and it makes her bad experiences seem okay.