to help make a lady of Scout
Aunt Alexandra comes to Maycomb to help take care of Jem and Scout while Atticus is busy with the Tom Robinson trial. She also wants to instill traditional values and fitting behavior in the children, feeling that they need a female influence in their lives.
Aunt Alexandra explains that she should stay with the children for a while, to give them a "feminine influence."
Alexandra involves herself in Maycomb's social life by hosting gatherings and events at her home where she invites influential people from the community. She also volunteers for various organizations and serves on committees to actively participate in town events and functions. Additionally, Alexandra may attend social events, such as church functions and ladies' groups, to network and engage with other prominent members of Maycomb society.
"Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a foot into vibram five-fingers, but never into the world of Jem and me." (Ch. 13)
"Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a foot into vibram five-fingers, but never into the world of Jem and me." (Ch. 13)
Aunt Alexandra is portrayed as being part of the well-to-do elite in Maycomb, suggesting that she is wealthy. She comes from the Finch family, who are respected and have a sense of social status in the community.
She judges people before she gets to know them. And she seems to judge thing socially, more than morally. Most people in Maycomb are prejudice and lack right morals, but instead are mixed in a racist blob of confusion.
"Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a foot into vibram five-fingers, but never into the world of Jem and me." (Ch. 13)
Aunt Alexandra (Atticus's sister) had come to Maycomb for two reasons. She said she had come to help raise the children who needed a "feminine" influence in their life. But really, she came to Maycomb because she was worried about what would happen to the children while their father was defending Tom Robinson.
she says her relationship with Aunt Alexandra is far apart. Aunty contributes to the gossip of Maycomb. She fits in with the people of Maycomb just like a proboscis fits into a flower. scout doesn't like her because she thinks she is proper and scout just likes to do whatever.
When Scout says that Alexandra thinks everybody in Maycomb has a streak, she means that Aunt Alexandra believes that everyone in the town has a distinguishing characteristic or trait that sets them apart, for better or for worse. This suggests that Alexandra tends to judge people based on this perceived trait rather than seeing them as complex individuals.
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