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What Is Miss Maudie's Missionary Circle
When the conversation grows awkward in the missionary circle, I clearly observed how Aunt Alexandra would quickly try to dismiss the topic and lighten the overall mood. When Miss Maudie grows angry at Mrs. Merriweather, Aunt Alexandra senses the awkwardness and makes an effort to better the atmosphere around them. “Aunt Alexandra got up from the table and swiftly passed more refreshments, neatly engaging Mrs. Merriweather and Mrs. Gates in brisk conversation. When she had them well on the road with Mrs. Perkins, Aunt Alexandra stepped back.” (Lee 266). She clearly dreads the thought of her missionary circle becoming something to be remembered bitterly in the future, so she quickly “changes the air”.
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