Scout's Injustice

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For example, she thinks Scout needs to dress more feminine, even though Scout feels comfortable dressing the way she does.

Alexandra thinks Atticus is not doing a good job at raising the kids because he lets them do whatever they want and express themselves, but Aunt Alexandra thinks that is wrong.

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