C. How do you think the story (what you read so far) would have changed if Scout and Jem had a mother present in their lives? Would it change for the better or for the worse? Explain your thoughts.
I think it depends on how their mother was. We don't no too much about her so it's hard to say but in general I believe having more family in your life is the better way to go.
If their mother was like Aunt Alexandra or most Maycomb women. I believe Scout and Jem would have become less wild, they would have worn "proper" clothing, they would probably agree that their father shouldn't defend Tom Robinson, and they'd also probably be racist. But to me it seems unlikely that Atticus would marry such a person. Even though Ms. Dubose said if Scout and Jem's mother was still alive she'd civilize them which gives the impression that their mother was a more conventional parent. Ignoring that I'd imagine her almost the same as him. If this is true life would have gotten better for Scout and Jem. First off Aunt Alexandra wouldn't have come to live with them. This is good because she is just horrible. Second because Atticus is away a lot she could take care of Scout and Jem. I know Calpurnia usually takes the motherly role which is good because it makes Scout and Jem less racist but this destroys my theory so I'm ignoring it as I also am this next one. I also remember when Atticus told Aunt Alexandra that Calpurnia was better than a mother could have been in the way that she parents Scout and Jem by her morals and never indulges them. Lastly she could assure Scout and Jem that Atticus defending Tom Robinson was right. There are probably other beneficial things I can't think of but it seems that with two parents with such strong beliefs and moral values I believe Scout and Jem would become even better individuals.
In conclusion it really depends on how Scout and Jem's mother was. Was she a conventional parent or a more free minded parent? Harper Lee didn't or hasn't made it clear yet.
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