In the book, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, Calpurnia is more of a motherly figure to Scout and Jem, while Aunt Alexandra doesn’t show her love for them as much by being so strict and austere. Towards the beginning of the story, Scout does not like Calpurnia because she doesn’t let her do anything. Scout soon realizes that Calpurnia was making decisions that were best for her and Jem. Calpurnia gives Scout a lesson when Walter Cunningham comes over for dinner. “... anybody sets foot in this house’s yo’ comp’ny, and don’t let me catch you remarkin’ on their ways like you was so high and mighty.” (33). Calpurnia evidently wants Scout to be polite and respectful when she’s older. Calpurnia’s character shows the most importance when
