Calpurnia is a better mother figure than Aunt Alexandra. Calpurnia is a good mother figure. One reason why Calpurnia is better is because she treats the kids well. When Jem and Scout get in trouble, Calpurnia punishes them, but she makes sure they learn a lesson from their mistakes so that in the future they do not repeat the same action. Calpurnia respects both Jem and Scout individually on how they choose to present themselves. She does not want Jem and Scout to change who they are for others. Cal also raises the kids as if they were her own. Another aspect of the story that makes me believe that Calpurnia is a better mother figure is how she cares for Jem and Scout. When Cal brings Jem and Scout to her church, she defends them from another
