Calpurnia In To Kill A Mockingbird

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First, Lula and Calpurnia are only seen in one event during this novel. This is when Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to the First Purchase church on Sunday. Calpurnia is confronted by Lula in front of the church entrance. Then, while there, Lula questions Calpurnia for bringing white children to a black church. This shows the main reason behind why they are opposites. They have a different attitude on people of a different race. While Lula does not approve of Calpurnia and the other race, Calpurnia has a more accepting mind set. This positive attitude towards whites is shown with how she treats Jem, Scout, and others in Maycomb.

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