The children visit the First Purchase African M.E. Church while Atticus is away. This is where Calpurnia, their African American housekeeper, takes them to attend Sunday service.
Scout tells Calpurnia's account of Atticus allowing her to visit her church to get away from the white community for a while. This creates an argument between Atticus and Alexandra because Atticus believes that Calpurnia deserves his trust and autonomy in raising the children in a way that's best for them, while Alexandra feels that Calpurnia is overstepping her boundaries by taking the children to her church.
Aunt Alexandria was waiting for the children when they came from church. She had come to stay with them for a while and provide feminine influence for Scout.
Atticus is older than Aunt Alexandra. Atticus is the father of Scout and Jem, while Aunt Alexandra is Atticus's sister.
Atticus Finch, from Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," exemplifies a nurturing and principled parenting style. He emphasizes moral education, encouraging his children, Scout and Jem, to think critically and develop empathy. Atticus leads by example, demonstrating integrity and respect for others, while also allowing his children the freedom to learn from their experiences. His approach fosters independence and a strong sense of justice in his children.
Jem's goal for the snowman is to build a realistic representation of Mr. Avery, a neighbor, while Atticus's goal is to provide his children with a valuable lesson in empathy and understanding. Jem focuses on the physical appearance and details of the snowman, while Atticus prioritizes the underlying message and teaching moment for Scout and Jem.
The people of Maycomb start to treat Atticus and the children with hostility and criticism as Atticus defends Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. They face prejudice and discrimination from the townspeople who disapprove of Atticus taking on the case and for allowing his children to be exposed to such controversy.
Atticus goes and talks to Jem and Scout and tells them that they need to change the way they act. He tells them that they need to act more like the rest of the finch family.atticu originally tries to follow alexandras way to raise children but it makes scout cry and then stops her way of raising children.
Aunt Alexandra comes to stay with Atticus and his family to provide a female influence and guidance for Scout as she grows up. She believes that Scout needs to learn how to behave more like a traditional Southern lady. Additionally, Aunt Alexandra is concerned about the family's reputation and wants to make sure they are upholding their social status.
The literal meaning of 'the summer's going to be a hot one' would simply suggest hot weather, but clearly that is not what Atticus is getting at. Aunt Alexandra and Atticus agree (although Scout is not convinced it was Atticus' idea) that she 'should stay ... for a while' and in Aunt Alexandra's words, addressing Scout, 'it would be best for you to have some feminine influence.' When the children meet Atticus, he starts to tell them that 'We felt it was time you children needed -', but his justification for her visit is not answered directly. The reader already knows that Atticus has been absent on business for two weeks and that he is defending a case for a Tom Robinson, a black man, which is already causing tension between the Finch family and the white residents of Maycomb. Therefore the 'hot summer' Atticus is referring to is both the support his family will need during these difficult months and Aunt Alexandra's preoccupation with bringing the children up properly.
Atticus is more aware of Jem and Scout's actions than he lets on. While Jem may have gotten away with some things, Atticus chooses to trust his children's judgment and gives them freedom to learn from their mistakes. He guides them with a gentle hand, allowing them to come to their own understanding of right and wrong.
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.
Scout asks Atticus what a "whore-lady" is, as she heard it from Francis while they were fighting. She is confused by the term and wants Atticus to explain it to her.