miss maudie was the nice neighbor who allowed jem and dill and scout to play on her spacious yard. she is a widow and enjoys working on her garden and baking the kids cake.
Miss Maudie Atkinson is described as smelling and looking like peppermint drops in "To Kill a Mockingbird." She is known for her pleasant demeanor and her fragrant flower garden.
In Chapter 5 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," the relationship between Miss Maudie and Scout deepens as Miss Maudie shows kindness and understanding towards Scout, treating her like an equal and comforting her when she feels left out. Miss Maudie's attitude towards Scout becomes warmer and more nurturing, providing a supportive presence in Scout's life. Their bond strengthens as Miss Maudie becomes a trusted friend and mentor to Scout.
Miss Stephanie Crawford is the town gossip in To Kill a Mockingbird. She likes to tell stories about the Radleys and Atticus Finch.
The mysterious neighbor in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is Arthur "Boo" Radley. He is a recluse who rarely leaves his house, leading to much speculation and curiosity from the children in the neighborhood, particularly Scout and Jem Finch. Boo ultimately plays a significant role in the novel's climax.
Probably due to the Great War. Miss Maudie is a childhood friend of Uncle Jack. Uncle Jack is Atticus' younger brother so, in 1933, Uncle Jack and Miss Maudie were about 40 - 45 years of age. The U.S entered the Great War in 1917 - 16 years before the time of this novel. Miss Maudie may have been 24-29 years of age and so too her husband. When we encounter Miss Maudie in chapter 5 she attacks nut grass in her yard like the Second Battle of Marne fought in 1918. Is this reference coincidental?
There are instances of sarcasm in "To Kill a Mockingbird" as characters like Scout, Atticus, and even Miss Maudie use it to convey their thoughts or critique society. For example, Scout's interactions with Miss Caroline regarding the Cunningham family's poverty showcase subtle sarcasm. Atticus also uses sarcasm in his closing argument during Tom Robinson's trial to highlight the injustice of the situation.
The narrator (Scout) recalls a neighbor and the agreement between the two. "Our tacit treaty with Miss Maudie was that we could play on her lawn, eat her scuppernongs if we didn't jump on the arbor, and explore her vast back lot, terms so generous we seldom spoke to her, so careful were we to preserve the delicate balance of our relationship, but Jem and Dill drove me closer to her with their behavior" (Lee 42)
She believes it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they are signs of innocence: They do not do any damage to the community and they make the world a better place with their cheerful singing all day long. To kill a mockingbird, in that sense, would be taking an innocent life away from something that didn't deserve it. This relates also to Tom Robinson, a man condemmed to a crime that he didn't commit.
It represents that Jem is older and more mature now.
Miss Maudie did not attend the trial because, as she tells Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird," she could not bear to witness Atticus making "the best defense he can." She chooses to stay home and pray for Atticus's success instead.
Miss Maudie: "Atticus says God's loving folks like you love Yourself-"(pg.45) Miss Maudie: "Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets."(pg.46) Miss Maudie:"I simply want to tell you that there are some men in this world who were born to do our unpleasant jobs for us. Your father's one of them."
The quotation from the novel is "just fell down in the dirt. Just fell down in the dirt, like a giant with a big foot just came along and stepped on her... Like you'd step on an ant." and is referring to Helen Robinson.