Calpurnia's Passage In To Kill A Mockingbird

Scout invites Walter Cunningham over for dinner because his father is a friend of their father. Walter shows his lack of table manners by putting heaps of food onto his plate and drowning his dinner with syrup. Scout is taken by surprise by Walter’s behavior. He thinks Walter is strange and rude. When Scout questions Walter’s behavior, Calpurnia immediately requests Scout’s presence in a separate room. Calpurnia explains how Scout should not disgrace his company by calling them out on their behavior. The main message she sends to Scout is when you invite someone into your home you cannot disrespect them. Calpurnia’s lecture reveals that she is wise and understanding. She feels that no one should make other people feel negative about themselves.