Scout at first sees Calpurnia less as a human being than as a force of nature that she runs up against all too often. Scout thinks Calpurnia wins their battles not because she has right on her side, but because she has the might, and that for her to be kind would be to admit defeat.
Scout learns that Calpurnia is proficient in reading and writing, which surprises her because she had assumed that Calpurnia was illiterate. This discovery challenges Scout's preconceived notions about Calpurnia's education and capabilities.
Scout calls Calpurnia's teachings "grammar." She learns valuable lessons from Calpurnia about language and etiquette, which help her navigate different social situations in Maycomb.
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Calpurnia begins to call Scout "Jean Louise" instead of her nickname, Scout.
Scout invites Walter Cunningham over for dinner, which angers Calpurnia because she feels that Scout is being disrespectful by not informing her beforehand. This incident disrupts the normal routines of the household and Calpurnia's expectations for Scout's behavior.
Calpurnia is the Finch family's African-American cook and housekeeper in "To Kill a Mockingbird," while Scout is one of the Finch children. Calpurnia acts as a motherly figure to Scout and guides her through important life lessons, showing her love and care despite societal expectations of their differing statuses. Their relationship deepens as Scout learns more about the complexities of race and prejudice in their community.
SHORT VERSION: Scout finds out that Calpurnia speaks differently at church among the other blacks than she does when she's with the Finch family explaining to Scout that to speak in her perfect English to friends (the way she speaks at the Finch household) would be considered "uppity".In chapter 12-One of the first things Scout learns is that prejudice is a two-way street. When the children and Calpurnia encounter a disgruntled church member named Lula who questions Calpurnia about bringing white children to their church and says that they don't belong there. Scout also sees how Lula's prejudice upsets Calpurnia. Calpurnia's church is much simpler than the church that the Finch's attend and Scout discovers "linin'" which is when one person sings a line of the hymn and the rest of the congregation repeats it. They do this because most of them can't read even if they could afford hymnals. Scout finds out that Calpurnia speaks differently at church among the other blacks than she does when she's with the Finch family explaining to Scout that to speak in her perfect English to friends (the way she speaks at the Finch household) would be considered "uppity". Scout also learns more about Tom Robinson and the case that Atticus is taking on. She finds out that Helen, Tom's wife, has no income now that Tom's in jail and that Rev. Sykes will "sweat" the money out of the congregation keeping them in church until enough money has been raised by the congregation. After church Scout finds out that Calpurnia was taught to read by Miss Maudie's aunt, Miss Buford, and that's why she speaks so well.Also- Scout learns that Calpurnia can be a lady and she looks up to her.
Calpurnia is the Finches' African American housekeeper in Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird. She serves as a maternal figure to Scout and her brother Jem, helping to raise them and instill important values of kindness and respect. Despite racial tensions in Maycomb, Calpurnia plays a pivotal role in Scout's upbringing and moral development.
Scout initially struggled with Calpurnia's disciplinarian approach and strict demeanor as she perceived her as an authority figure in the Finch household. Additionally, Scout was not fond of some of the rules and expectations that Calpurnia imposed on her behavior and conduct. However, over time, Scout came to appreciate and respect Calpurnia for her care, guidance, and role in their family.
Scout's approach to preventing Calpurnia from drowning herself shows her care and concern for Calpurnia's well-being. Scout demonstrates her bravery by jumping into the water to save Calpurnia, ultimately preventing a tragedy. This incident highlights the bond and mutual respect between Scout and Calpurnia.
Calpurnia admonishes Scout to remind her of proper behavior and respect towards others, especially towards their guest, Aunt Alexandra. Calpurnia plays a maternal role in the Finch household and wants to instill important values in Scout.
Calpurnia is a colored lady who helps out in the Finch household. Scout like Calpurnia because she always seems to have time for Scout and listen to her. She also thinks of her as a faithful and beloved cook.