In To Kill a Mockingbird why do the children like Miss Maudie?

Answer 1

Miss Maudie grew up with Atticus and his brother Jack. There is a familiarity about her to the kids, and to go along with the "moral themes" in the novel, Miss Maudie represents southern womanhood without being as conventional as Aunt Alexandra... Scout understands her...

Answer 2

They consider her a friend because she doesn't treat them like pests like other adults, she actually listens and talks to them. Their relationship is shaky to begin with, but once Jem and Dill don't allow Scout to follow them, she begins to talk more to Miss Maudie and considers her a friend.

She tells Scout that Boo Radley is still alive and it is her theory Boo is the victim of a harsh father (now deceased), a "foot-washing" Baptist who believed that most people are going to hell.

Answer 3

because she is nice to the children.

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The text states, in chapter five, that the reason they had faith in her was that "she had never told on us, had never played cat-and-mouse with us, she was not at all interested in our private lives." So, she is what kids like: unobtrusive, loyal, and not a tattle-tale.

Also, Miss Maudie has always been kind to them, has a really funny, blunt, and moral perspective on things, is friends with Atticus, gives them individually made cakes, lets them play in her yard, and is an overall friend to both of them. Scout and her become even closer as the novel progresses and Scout is ostracized more and more from Jem's activities. Scout and Miss Maudie spend many evenings sitting on her porch, talking, commenting on people's behavior, and exchanging ideas. Also, it is Miss Maudie who tells them the true story behind many things: Boo Radley, Atticus and his shooting ability, and on many other issues of the town. They know that they can come to her and will receive a friendly reception, and details about issues that they are curious about. All of these reasons give the children a fondness for, and faith in, Miss Maudie. She is a continuous presence in their lives, and in the major events of the story

Answer 4

When Jem and Dill go off and play together she goes to Miss Maudies house and a friendship develops between them. She tells Scout about her family and her outlook on life is very much the same as Atticus.

Answer 5

The children like Miss Maudie because she is kind, understanding, and treats them with respect. She also has a playful and adventurous spirit that resonates with them, making her a fun and enjoyable person to be around. Additionally, she provides valuable life lessons and wisdom to the children, which they appreciate.

Answer 6

Jem and Scout trust Miss Maudie because they like her and she treats them with respect. They also respect her.