In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee we learn how children are shaped by the choices adults around them make; such as Aunt Alexandra, Calpurnia and Atticus.
Aunt Alexandra had high standards for the Finch kids. She knew they were getting older and wanted to influence them in upholding the Finch name. Her primary focus was Scout and shaping her into a young lady. “Aunt Alexandra was fanatical on the subject of my attire. I could not possibly hope to be a lady if i wore breeches; when i said i could do nothing in a dress, she said i wasn’t suppose to be doing things that require pants” (Lee, 108). Aunt Alexandra did not approve of Scouts tomboy appearance and attitude towards dresses. Scout is being shaped by Aunt Alexandra to be someone she does not want to be. …show more content…
She became like a second mother to Scout and Jem after their mother passed away. Since Atticus always takes Calpurnia's side she feels entitled to correct them when they are in the wrong. For example, when Scout was rude to one of her guest Calpurnia made sure to educate her on being hospitable. “Hush your mouth! Don’t Matter who they are, anybody sets foot in this house’s yo’ comp’ny, and don’t you let me catch you remarkin’ on their ways like you was so high and mighty!... if you can’t act fit to eat at the table you can just sit here in the kitchen!” (Lee, 33). Calpurnia is influencing Scouts way of thinking towards others and showing the importance of being respectful to your guest no matter what their background
Aunt Alexandra had high standards for the Finch kids. She knew they were getting older and wanted to influence them in upholding the Finch name. Her primary focus was Scout and shaping her into a young lady. “Aunt Alexandra was fanatical on the subject of my attire. I could not possibly hope to be a lady if i wore breeches; when i said i could do nothing in a dress, she said i wasn’t suppose to be doing things that require pants” (Lee, 108). Aunt Alexandra did not approve of Scouts tomboy appearance and attitude towards dresses. Scout is being shaped by Aunt Alexandra to be someone she does not want to be. …show more content…
She became like a second mother to Scout and Jem after their mother passed away. Since Atticus always takes Calpurnia's side she feels entitled to correct them when they are in the wrong. For example, when Scout was rude to one of her guest Calpurnia made sure to educate her on being hospitable. “Hush your mouth! Don’t Matter who they are, anybody sets foot in this house’s yo’ comp’ny, and don’t you let me catch you remarkin’ on their ways like you was so high and mighty!... if you can’t act fit to eat at the table you can just sit here in the kitchen!” (Lee, 33). Calpurnia is influencing Scouts way of thinking towards others and showing the importance of being respectful to your guest no matter what their background