Read the passage from Chapter 9 which begins “There went with the house the usual legend about the Yankees” and ends “…Aunt Alexandra didn’t understand girls much, she’d never had one.”

The last sentence of the passage serves to

A. soften Atticus’ rejection of Scout’s appeal

B. reveal Atticus’ contempt for his sister’s ignorance

C. evoke sympathy in Scout for her aunt’s plight

D. reinforce Atticus’ sympathy for his sister

E. explain Atticus’ approval of his sister’s behavior