Read the passage from Chapter 12 which begins at the beginning of the chapter and ends “That kind of thing’s pretty dry to most men.”

The first two paragraphs serve to

A. cast Jem in a negative light

B. emphasize Scout’s immaturity

C. depict an altercation in the bother-sister relationship

D. underline Scout’s isolation and loneliness

E. highlight Jem’s hostility toward his sister