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aunt Alexandra
Aunt Alexandra
Aunt Alexandra comes to Maycomb to help take care of Jem and Scout while Atticus is busy with the Tom Robinson trial. She also wants to instill traditional values and fitting behavior in the children, feeling that they need a female influence in their lives.
Aunt Alexandra
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Aunt Alexandra is traditional, judgmental, and values social status, while Uncle Jack is more easy-going, kind-hearted, and values individual character over appearances. Aunt Alexandra is concerned with upholding the family name, while Uncle Jack focuses on building personal relationships with his family members.
Aunt Alexandra's most primary focus when arriving in Maycomb was to teach Scout how to be more lady-like as she thought she had too much Men around her and no women to teach her etiquettes and how to dress.
Aunt Alexandra wants Atticus to impress upon the children that they are not just anybody; they are a family with a rich history and proud heritage, so they should behave like a lady and gentleman. The outcome of the talk isn't so good.
At the tea party, Scout fails Aunt Alexandra by not adhering to the expected etiquette and by questioning the social norms and values upheld by her aunt and the other ladies present. Scout's attire, behavior, and attitude do not conform to the traditional expectations of a young girl in that society, leading to her being reprimanded by Aunt Alexandra.
Scout found Aunt Alexandra's world to be rigid, judgmental, and focused on upholding social conventions. She struggled to fit into this world as it went against her own values of equality, compassion, and understanding. Scout often felt stifled and restricted by Aunt Alexandra's expectations and rules.
Aunt Alexandra believes people are a product of their family heritage and upbringing. She values social status, family reputation, and adherence to traditional values as key influences on shaping an individual's character and behavior.
Atticus and Aunt Alexandra disagree about how to raise Scout. Aunt Alexandra believes in instilling traditional femininity and social status in Scout, while Atticus believes in teaching her to be independent and compassionate.