Someone who takes The Bibal so literal that they misunderstand it's words.
he was a foot-washing Baptist
They say her flowers and her are going to Hell, because she spends too much time outside. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- They are disgusted at the fact that Miss Maudie does not act in the way a Foot washing baptist lady should -- their image is of her wearing a dress, indoors, reading the bible. Instead, Miss Maudie wears overalls and goes outdoors to grow flowers. Therefore, they remark quite rudely that she and her flowers are "going to Hell". One particular footwashing baptist went so far as to imply to Miss Maudie that she was being very vain by utilizing God's outdoors so much and spending so little time reading the bible that she would, after death, "departeth in darkness" or "go to Hell". When Miss Maudie cleverly gave another part of the scripture to rebuke this comment ("A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance") the woman was shocked that Miss Maudie knew so much of the scripture, and had also embarassed her by implying that her heart was dark, so she departed in haste. The footwashing baptists underestimate Miss Maudie's command of the scripture because of the image she showcases to them, and Miss Maudie too knows that she will never be able to change the ways they interpret the bible- literally, which she believes is wrong, so she remains ostricized from their community and they both have equal disapproval for each other.
Similarities- They're both neighbours and they tend to talk to each other about many things. Differences- Miss Maudie likes Jem and Scout, whereas Mr. Avery doesn't communicate with them all that much.
Miss Maudie adds a sense of compassion and understanding towards Boo Radley. She helps the children see beyond the rumors and stereotypes surrounding Boo, encouraging them to empathize with him as a person rather than fearing him as a mysterious figure. Miss Maudie's perspective contributes to the theme of compassion and humanizing others in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
A foot washing Baptist may disapprove of Miss Maudie Flowers due to her gardening and house pride interests, which they may see as worldly distractions. Scout doesn't understand the religious nuances but admires Miss Maudie for being kind and genuine. She values Miss Maudie's friendship and doesn't judge based on religion.
Miss Maudie explains that Arthur Radley's seclusion was a result of his difficult family situation and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his past actions, leading him to withdraw from society. She also suggests that people in the community have unfairly judged him without truly knowing his story.
Miss Maudie's view of Boo Radley differs because she sees him as a kind and misunderstood person, while others in the neighborhood view him as a reclusive and dangerous figure. Miss Maudie believes that Boo should be respected for his privacy and not judged based on rumors and gossip.
Miss Maudie's house is next door to the Finch family's house, which is where Scout and Atticus live. Boo Radley's house is located directly across the street from the Radley Place, so it is on the same street but not right next to Miss Maudie's house.
Because they think everything that is fun, pleasureable, or pretty is a sin.
Miss Stephanie tells Miss Maudie Atkinson that she woke up in the night and found Boo looking at her through her window. Miss Maudie sarcastically asked her if she moved over and made room for him in her bed.
Miss Maudie is upset at the ladies' circle tea because they were gossiping and spreading rumors about Boo Radley, a reclusive neighbor. She is angered by their lack of compassion and understanding towards Boo, who is a kind and misunderstood individual. Miss Maudie believes in treating others with respect and dignity, regardless of their differences.
Miss Maudie remembers Arthur Radley as a kind and misunderstood person who is shunned by society due to rumors and gossip. She sees him as a gentle soul who prefers to stay out of the limelight and is unfairly judged by others in the neighborhood.