I will be evaluating and inquiring who is a better mother figure for Jem and Scout. Calpurnia or Aunt Alexandra? Calpurnia is a better mother figure than Aunt Alexandra because of a few reasons. First, Calpurnia brings them places when they are home alone. She brought them to her church; which is a negro church and thought nothing of it. She brought them as if they were her biological children. Then, Calpurnia talks to them and defends as if they were her real kids. Calpurnia does not hesitate to defend the kids at her church; she stood up a lady for them. She even had her hand on their shoulders as a show of support of protection,and defense. Lastly, Calpurnia has been with the kids since they were born, she has been working for the Finch
