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Merriweather criticizes her maid, Sophy, for complaining, but then passes off her own judgement as a form of Christian witness. But in her first true attempt to purposely evolve into a young lady, she follows Aunt Alexandra's lead and continues serving refreshments, saying "If Aunty could be a lady at a time like this, so could I."įor the first time in the story, Christianity is used as a validation of prejudice. Scout understands the importance of doing so, even though she can't explain it. All three of them are jarred and shaken, yet they carry on with the meeting as though nothing has happened.
Scout is amazed at how Miss Maudie and Aunt Alexandra handle the news of Tom's death. When she sees Aunt Alexandra thank Miss Maudie with only body language and no words, Scout realizes the complexity of this social order: "There was no doubt about it, I must soon enter this world, where on its surface fragrant ladies rocked slowly, fanned gently, and drank cool water." But in spite of the sudden lure of being with women, Scout admits that she prefers the company of men, and readers are left believing that Scout will never become "a lady" in the sense that Aunt Alexandra would most like. While socializing with the ladies, Scout realizes that the ideal of Womanhood is much different from the reality. Still, Scout is intrigued by this world of women. Ironically, Scout learns the important things about being a lady from these unlikely sources for all her efforts to the contrary, Aunt Alexandra only supplies Scout with negative images of womanhood, images Scout flatly rejects. These ladies are wonderful role models for Scout, yet Aunt Alexandra doesn't recognize the positive effect that they have on her niece. Fitting for Lee's goals in telling this story, Scout better identifies with a black woman than with her biological family. She finds an ally in Miss Maudie, though, who Scout says "never laughed at me unless I meant to be funny." Miss Maudie and Calpurnia are the two women in Scout's life who never expect her to act in a particular way. Lee uses these chapters primarily to discuss Maycomb's attitudes about women and those not white, particularly in light of Tom's death.Īt the Missionary Society meeting, Scout is embarrassed when the ladies laugh at her answers to their questions.
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With the trial behind them, the town works to regain some sense of normalcy. Scout then goes to Atticus who provides some consolation. When Scout questions Jem about this dichotomy, he becomes very angry and tells Scout never to mention the trial again. Later, Scout remembers that she overheard Miss Gates making racist remarks about African Americans after Tom's trial. At school, Scout's teacher, Miss Gates, talks with the class about Adolf Hitler and laments the persecution of the Jews. She and Jem have been through too much to be rattled by the thought of Boo Radley. Scout notices that the Radley house is still stark and depressing, but no longer as frightening as it once was. School starts again with Jem in the seventh grade and Scout in the third. Bob Ewell is vocal about his glee at Tom's death, saying, "it made one down and about two more to go." Helen takes the news about Tom badly the rest of Maycomb has mixed reactions. Scout rejoins the party with Aunt Alexandra and Miss Maudie, determined to act like a lady in the face of grim circumstances. Aunt Alexandra is almost apologetic for Atticus, but Miss Maudie takes her to task, defending him. In the kitchen, Atticus asks Calpurnia to accompany him to give the news to Tom's wife, Helen. Just about the time Scout decides that she prefers the company of men, Atticus interrupts the meeting with the news that Tom Robinson has been killed in an attempted escape. The women, with the exception of Miss Maudie, gently corner Scout with their questions, taking great delight in her responses. Scout helps Calpurnia serve refreshments and tries to join the ladies in conversation.
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Full Glossary for To Kill a MockingbirdĪunt Alexandra invites Scout to attend her Missionary Society meeting.Famous Quotes from To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Comparing To Kill a Mockingbird to Its Movie Version.Racial Relations in the Southern United States.Aunt Alexandra and Miss Maudie Atkinson.
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