Chapters 12-18 of the Dialectical JournalVocabulary1. Contemptuously: Showing or expressing disdain or contempt.2. Prerogative- An exclusive right or privilege.3. Venerable- Impressive because of its age or antiquity/old.4. Acquiescence – Silent agreement without objection.5. Elucidate – To provide clarification. Vocabulary1. My mother shook her head dismissively while my grandmother lectured her on how to cook salmon.2. From the age of 10, I made sure to show my new prerogatives to my brother.3. The old newspapers were in a venerable chest upstairs.4. When grandfather became strict with us, he was always met with acquiescence.5. I had to stay after school for an hour so Ms. Logue could figure out genetics. Interpretation/Making a Prediction “If her right eye was blackened and she was beaten mainly on the right side of her face, it would tend to show. that a left-hander did it. (Lee 238) “[Tom Robison’s] left arm was twelve inches shorter than his right and hung dead at his side.” (Lee 248) Interpret/Make a prediction So far in the novel, we have seen Atticus prove several cases to show that Tom Robinson is not guilty. One of his biggest leads came when he proved that Mayella Ewell had been beaten on the right side of her face, that Mr. Ewell was left-handed, and that Tom Robinson barely had a left hand. Most people didn't understand why Atticus would ask these crazy questions, but he always had an elaborate plan to prove his point. I predict that in the end, Atticus will be able to prove Mr. Ewell guilty. The Ewells were very difficult to work with in court because they are apparently very uncivilized people. They are not used to Atticus' way of speaking and addressing others, so they feel offended and misunderstood... middle of paper ... reinforcing the idea that the roles are now reversed. Atticus remains calm in most situations, but lets others direct him and take control while he sits and waits nearby. Scout and Jem begin to defend their father when he does not defend himself and act caringly as if they are responsible for Atticus' actions, protecting him from the harm of others. Scout supports this idea when she begins speaking in a very adult manner with Mr. Cunningham, particularly showing her thoughtful wisdom when she talks about "implications". Atticus later shows that he is proud of his children for standing up for him when he did not do so himself by massaging Jem's hair in his "one gesture of affection". So while Atticus is often the best father figure possible for Scout and Jem, they are also very helpful to him by taking control of situations he wouldn't be able to handle..