Calpurnia is a
positive influence
on Scout throughout the novel. She is a caring individual who is quick to discipline the children when they get out of hand. Calpurnia teaches Scout several lessons in manners and increases her perspective on life.
What does Scout learn from Calpurnia?
Calpurnia essentially teaches Scout a
lesson in manners, respect, and equality
. She encourages Scout to view Walter as an equal and treat him the same way she would want to be treated.
How does Calpurnia influence Scout values and beliefs?
Calpurnia is a
positive influence on Scout
throughout the novel. She is a caring individual who is quick to discipline the children when they get out of hand. Calpurnia teaches Scout several lessons in manners and increases her perspective on life.
How does Calpurnia change Scout?
Calpurnia becomes more respected and valued by Scout as she grows up. Scout's attitude towards Calpurnia changes
when she goes to school
, “Calpurnia's tyranny, unfairness, and meddling in my business had faded to gentle grumblings of general disapproval. On my part, I went to much trouble sometimes not to provoke her.”
What does Calpurnia symbolize for Scout?
Calpurnia represents
the bridge between the white and black communities
. Calpurnia gives Atticus and the children information about the Robinson family. Calpurnia takes Scout and Jem to the black community church, thus providing the children with valuable information that will inform them during the trial.
Who is the greatest influence on Scout?
Atticus
has the most positive influence on Scout throughout the story. Her father teaches her valuable life lessons and encourages her to become a morally upright individual. Atticus teaches Scout the importance of perspective, tolerance, courage, and justice.
Why is Calpurnia important to Scout?
Calpurnia is more than just a family cook to the Finch's. She also acts as
the mother to Jem and Scout
by helping to bring them up, teaching them right from wrong, disciplining them and comforting them when they were upset because their mother died when they were very young.
Does Scout like Calpurnia?
Cal is also strict in the rules that Scout and Jem must heed, and Scout frequently thinks that Calpurnia will admonish her for something she contemplates doing (but she usually does it anyway).
Scout loves Calpurnia
, although she sometimes wonders if Cal likes Jem better than she likes Scout.
Is Calpurnia a Mockingbird?
Calpurnia is
a round, yet static character
in To Kill a Mockingbird. She is not just a cook or caretaker; Calpurnia is the closest thing Jem and Scout have to a mother. She holds a high position in the Finch family. Atticus defers all decisions to Calpurnia apart from his own.
What does Calpurnia value?
Calpurnia is depicted as a morally-upright woman who is strict and outspoken. Atticus considers Calpurnia an integral member of their family, and she is not afraid to chastise Scout or Jem when they get out of line. Calpurnia also values
obedience and respect
.
What does Atticus say about Calpurnia?
Significantly, Atticus defends Calpurnia, saying,
“‘I don't think the children have suffered one bit from her having brought them up. If anything, she's been harder on them in some ways than a mother would've been.
Is Calpurnia educated?
Calpurnia
learned to read from The Bible
and a book Scout's grandfather gave her. The Finch family housekeeper Calpurnia is one of very few African-Americans in Maycomb who knows how to read. She was taught how when she grew up on Finch's Landing, Scout's family's land.
How did Jem influence Scout?
Jem also influences Scout with the new game that the children play in which they act out various scenes regarding Boo Radley
How did Atticus raise Scout?
Atticus influences Scout and Jem's lives by setting
a positive example
and explaining why he defends Tom Robinson. He also provides a positive influence by teaching Scout about empathy and by having Jem read to Mrs. Dubose after he destroys her flowers.
How does Aunt Alexandra influence Scout?
Aunt Alexandra does her best to convert Scout
from her boyish ways and enforces ladylike behavior and attire
. She also impresses upon Scout the importance of family breeding and the status of the Finch family in Maycomb County.
