How is Calpurnia a good influence on Scout?

Answer 1

Jem is growing up and spends increasing amounts of time alone with Dill. Scout finds herself helping Cal (Scouts cook) in the kitchen. Cal understands what is going on and is more sympathetic to Scout

Answer 2

Calpurnia is a surrogate mother for Scout, but she is also her disciplinarian. While Atticus doles out the good ol' life lessons, it is Calpurnia who tries to implement them most directly. This is shown where Walter Cunningham comes to the home of Jem and Scout for lunch, and pours molasses all over his dinner. Scout protests at this, asking him what on earth does he think he's doing. Calpurnia goes into a rage, and escorts Scout out of the dining room to give her a good talk on respecting guests.

Scout originally has a relationship with Calpurnia that is much like a battle of wills, she rebels constantly just to push Calpurnia's boundaries. But when Scout goes to school, Calpurnia misses being able to tell Scout off and spend time with her, so she makes a peace offering of crackling bread and they grow to have a healthy relationship.

Answer 3

Calpurnia acts as a motherly figure for Scout, teaching her important life lessons and providing guidance on how to behave respectfully towards others. She also helps Scout better understand the complexities of the world beyond their own community, broadening her perspective and instilling empathy. Through her strong work ethic and unwavering sense of duty, Calpurnia serves as a positive role model for Scout to emulate.

Answer 4

they are like a family he didnt treat her like a made he treated her like he treated everyone else

Answer 5

yes. Calpurnia is somewhat of a mother figure to Scout. She tells Scout what is right and wrong just like a mother would.