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 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.
Aunt Alexandra explains that she should stay with the children for a while, to give them a "feminine influence."
to help make a lady of Scout
"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 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.
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.
Aunt Alexandra is Atticus Finch's sister who comes to stay with the family in "To Kill a Mockingbird." She is a traditional Southern woman who values family heritage and social status. She is initially concerned with how the Finch family is perceived by others in Maycomb.
After Atticus and Calpurnia leave, we learn that Aunt Alexandra has a strong sense of family pride and tradition. She plays a significant role in shaping Scout's understanding of her family heritage and her place within Maycomb society. Aunt Alexandra also emphasizes the importance of adhering to social norms and behaving in a proper manner.
Chapter 13 in "To Kill a Mockingbird" primarily focuses on the interactions between Scout, Jem, and their Aunt Alexandra, who comes to live with them. It delves into the theme of family dynamics and societal expectations in the town of Maycomb. Aunt Alexandra's arrival brings a new dimension to the Finch household and causes tension between her and Scout.