In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, the children’s mother died before the book even started. Because of this, Calpurnia and Atticus took up the maternal roles in their lives. Three traits that make up what a triumphant mother looks like are: discipling children properly, displaying that they love and care for the kids, and to teach good morality. Both Calpurnia and Atticus demonstrate these traits within the book which proves them to be successful maternal substitutes.
One of Calpurnia’s roles as a maternal figure was being a disciplinarian. In chapter three, Walter Cunningham came over for dinner and drenched his food and syrup. Scout then took it upon herself to ask him “what in the sam hill he was doing.” (32) Calpurnia ordered Scout to the kitchen and gave her a stern talk and “she sent me [Scout] through the swinging door to the dining room with a stinging smack.” (33) Calpurnia took tuff love actions because it’s part of her motherly nature …show more content…
On page thirty eight it says that “It was not often that she made crackling bread, she said she never had time.” Calpurnia displayed that she loves Scout by taking time out of her busy day to make crackling bread, Scout’s favorite. Even little gestures like this can show kids that they are loved. At the top of page thirty nine, it says, “ The Lord sent me more than I could bear, and I went to the front porch. Attius followed me.” The fact that Atticus notices Scout’s actions showed that something was bothering her, exhibits his care for her well being. Also that he proceeded to ask her if something was wrong and they talked about the issue of Miss Caroline knowing she could read. If Atticus did not care about her, he would have just allowed her to walk away and not inquired about what was on her mind. Atticus and Cal are outstanding maternal presences because they more than adequately are loving and caring towards Jem and
One of Calpurnia’s roles as a maternal figure was being a disciplinarian. In chapter three, Walter Cunningham came over for dinner and drenched his food and syrup. Scout then took it upon herself to ask him “what in the sam hill he was doing.” (32) Calpurnia ordered Scout to the kitchen and gave her a stern talk and “she sent me [Scout] through the swinging door to the dining room with a stinging smack.” (33) Calpurnia took tuff love actions because it’s part of her motherly nature …show more content…
On page thirty eight it says that “It was not often that she made crackling bread, she said she never had time.” Calpurnia displayed that she loves Scout by taking time out of her busy day to make crackling bread, Scout’s favorite. Even little gestures like this can show kids that they are loved. At the top of page thirty nine, it says, “ The Lord sent me more than I could bear, and I went to the front porch. Attius followed me.” The fact that Atticus notices Scout’s actions showed that something was bothering her, exhibits his care for her well being. Also that he proceeded to ask her if something was wrong and they talked about the issue of Miss Caroline knowing she could read. If Atticus did not care about her, he would have just allowed her to walk away and not inquired about what was on her mind. Atticus and Cal are outstanding maternal presences because they more than adequately are loving and caring towards Jem and