Mrs. Grace Merriweather seems to value social status, tradition, and upholding the community's image. She is focused on maintaining appearances and adhering to societal norms.
Mrs. Grace Merriweather is a character in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." She is a devout Christian and a member of the Missionary Circle in Maycomb. Mrs. Merriweather is known for her hypocritical behavior, as she is supportive of missionary work abroad but shows disdain for the African American community in her own town.
Mrs. Merriweather views Northerners as ignorant and abrasive, believing they do not understand the Southern way of life. She thinks they are too critical and are unwilling to appreciate the traditions and values of the South.
Mrs. Merriweather is likely referring to those in the town that she believes do not follow the same social norms or values that she considers acceptable. She may view them as going against what is considered proper behavior within the community.
It is true that Mrs. Merriweather complained about her cooks and field hands. Her racism is one of the things her complaints are meant to convey.
The irony in Mrs. Merriweather admiring J. Grimes Everett is that she praises his work in Africa, yet fails to see the hypocrisy in her treatment of the African American community in Maycomb. Her admiration for him highlights her ignorance and superficial judgment of people based on their race. It also reveals the inconsistency in her values and beliefs.
Mrs. Merriweather said that the cooks and the field hands were dissatisfied and that they all grumbled the next day after the trial.
In the 377-page paperback version of the novel, it occurs on page 308, when Scout is being forced to endure a meeting of the Missionary Circle and Mrs. Grace Merriweather is leading a discussion about the Mrunas. Here's the appropriate paragraph: Mrs. Grace Merriweather sat on my left, and I felt it would be polite to talk to her. Mr. Merriweather, a faithful Methodist under duress, apparently saw nothing personal in singing, "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me…" It was the general opinion of Maycomb, however, that Mrs. Merriweather had sobered him up and made a reasonably useful citizen of him. For certainly Mrs. Merriweather was the most devout lady in Maycomb. I searched for a topic of interest to her. "What did you all study this afternoon?" I asked.
Mrs. Merriweather says that the cooks and field hands held a "revival meeting" after the trial.
Mrs. Merriweather is a character from Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." She is a devout member of the Maycomb community, known for her involvement in church activities and her condescending attitude towards those she deems inferior.
Scout ruined Mrs. Merriweather's pageant by entering the stage late and shushing the audience while they were talking. This disrupted the performance and drew attention away from the children's hard work.
Mrs. Merriweather believes that blacks should know their place and act accordingly, while Mrs. Farrow holds more progressive views and advocates for equal treatment and opportunities for all individuals regardless of race.
Scout assumed Mrs. Merriweather was referring to Mayella because she was discussing the importance of forgiving and forgetting, Miss Maudie quickly clarified that Mrs. Merriweather was probably talking about the Missionary Circle members who had slighted her. This misconception highlights Scout's tendency to view situations through her own limited perspective.