Miss Stephanie asks Scout about Atticus defending Tom Robinson in court. She questions whether it is true and expresses her disapproval, trying to rile up Scout with gossip about her father.
Miss Maudie likely placed her hand on Scout as a gesture of comfort and reassurance, to show her support in the face of teasing from Miss Stephanie. This simple action conveyed Miss Maudie's empathy and understanding towards Scout's feelings.
Scout now understands that Arthur Radley is a real person, not a freak. She wants him, in his public appearance, to look "normal" so that Miss Stephanie and (through Miss Stephanie's gossip) the rest of the town will begin to think of him as a real person, too.
Miss Stephanie Crawford is the town gossiper. She is the source of most of the town's false info about Boo Radley. Scout describes her as an 'English Channel of gossip' in Chapter 25. She also houses Miss Maudie when her house burns down.
No, she is not. Miss Stephanie is caucasian.
miss Maudie, won't give miss Stephanie her cake recipe as its her recipe and no one Else's.
Miss Stephanie says she is going to the Jitney Jungle.
Miss Stephanie indirectly makes a snide comment about Scout by mentioning how the Finch family is full of oddities, implying that Scout, being a tomboy who doesn't fit traditional gender roles, is an oddity herself. This comment reflects the narrow-mindedness and judgmental attitude prevalent in Maycomb society.
Miss Maudie stayed with the Miss Stephanie Crawford after the fire at her house.
The town in To Kill a Mockingbird generally prefers Miss Maudie over Miss Stephanie Crawford. Miss Maudie is well-respected for her kindness and moral character, while Miss Stephanie is known for her gossip and nosiness.
Miss Maudie moved in with Miss Stephanie Crawford after her house burned down. Miss Stephanie kindly offered her place until Miss Maudie's house could be rebuilt.
In To Kill A Mockingbird, Miss Stephanie says she is going to the Jitney Jungle.
Miss Maudie used sarcasm when asking Miss Stephanie Crawford about going to the courthouse because she found Miss Stephanie's gossiping behavior distasteful. By employing sarcasm, Miss Maudie subtly criticized Miss Stephanie's nosiness and attempted to deflect or dismiss her prying questions.