Calpurnia is the woman we all see as the mother figure at the Finches house. At the beginning of the book the narrator (scout) shows off Calpurnia as a strict but caring woman, who was always there for the kids. As we get to the point of her confrontation with Lula, we learn more about the character. Harper lee uses dialogue to portray Calpurnia with a split personality and also not being prejudiced.…
That Calpurnia had been with the Finches since Jem’s birth suggests that she is part of the family. Atticus trusts her to take care…
Some people find it difficult to show their affection for others. Calpurnia, in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, possesses this problem. The black cook loves the Finch children, but she has a hard time expressing that to them. In the beginning of the book, Calpurnia appears oppressive and harsh to the main character, Scout. As the story progresses, however, she reveals her other side. Slowly, Scout comes to realize that Calpurnia is actually protective, mannerly, and above all, an understanding friend.…
Calpurnia and Aunt Alexandra’s beliefs are a major cause of conflict throughout To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This conflict is not only between Calpurnia, Atticus Finch's’ housekeeper, and Alexandra, Atticus Finch’s sister and the aunt of his children. Furthermore, their moral differences create conflict between themselves and other characters involved in the plot. However, these two important characters aren’t only different. Calpurnia and Alexandra have many similarities, as well. Calpurnia and Aunt Alexandra have similarities and differences in their moral beliefs, their role in the Finch house, and their character traits.…
Calpurnia consistently demonstrates her belief in the importance of perspective as she teaches Jem and Scout of it and interacts between the black and white community of Maycomb County.…
I am reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. In chapters 10 through 15 the trial becomes one of the main topics and causes many conflicts. Aunt Alexandra comes to stay with the Finch family, which leads to some quarrelling. In this journal I will be characterizing Atticus and questioning whether Calpurnia or Alexandra is an excellent mother to the children.…
Ideal families are usually formed by values, morals, and love between each others. However, in some cases, different families may form badly through separation. The Finches, the Cunninghams, and the Ewells were examples of families that were used by Harper Lee, the author of the story To Kill a Mockingbird, to demonstrate the values and costumes of families in Maycomb, Alabama. ,To determine whether if a family is an ideal family or not, one must investigate what an ideal family, the Finches, is like. A good example of a quote that was shown in To Kill a Mockingbird, was on page 24 and 25, "Hush your mouth! Don 't matter who they are, anybody… you can just set here and eat in the kitchen!" This quote was said by Calpurnia, a black cook of the Finches, when she was punishing Scout for being rude to little Walter Cunningham. This shows that even though the Finch family is missing one member of its family, the mom, Calpurnia is capable of replacing that gap. Another example of a quote that proves that the Finches are an ideal family was on page 127, "Jem 's growing up now and you are…
There are many people in To Kill a Mockingbird that have significant influences of Scout and Jem's actions. The two that stood out boldly to me, however, were Atticus and Calpurnia. Atticus, being the children's father, tought his kids many moral lessons. Calpurnia acted as a mother to Jem and Scout. Throughout every chapter these two characters…
In Haper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" the characters face adversity that develop the controversial, effective themes. Lee uses both racism and discrimination themes are represented in this novel, especially through the character Atticus's actions and words. Accordingly, Atticus believes that racism is wrong and despite what everyone else thinks, strives to see both races equally. For example, Aunt Alexandra moves in with the Finches because she strongly believes that Jem and Scout need a feminine mentor in their life but excludes Calpurnia, who is of the opposite race. She even attempts to change everything about how Atticus fathers his children and how he treats Calpurnia; including how he speaks to her at home.…
Calpurnia, or Cal, is a very important motherly figure in Scout’s early upbringing. She is the cook, she helps around the house, and she cares for the whole family. Atticus respects her, and refuses to fire her, although Aunt…
Intro Paragraph: “... they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us.” (119) Said Miss Maudie to Jem. “That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” (119) Lately, there has been a lot of discussions deciding if To Kill A Mockingbird should be taught in school. Based on its incredible morality and true life stories the book should still be taught in schools. For 56 years Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird has been an inescapable fixture of America’s civic religion. Critics Stephen Metcalf and Thomas Fallon continues to argue with traditional views of this beloved novel, arguing that is pompous, irrational, and abhorrent. While Metcalf and Fallon contribute valid criticisms,…
Tom shows maturity towards Becky when they are trapped in the cave. Tom and Becky are stranded in the cave and are starting to lose hope in finding civilization again. They envy all of the things they had taken for granted such as their beds and all the food they had. When Becky starts sobbing her heart out, instead of Tom watching he decides to do something about it.“He sat down by her and put his arm around her; she buried her face in his bomon, she clung to him, she poured out her terrors , her unavailing regrets, and far echoes turned them all to jeering laughter” (Twain 226). This gesture helps comfort Becky during a tough and scary time. This shows maturity because he isn’t thinking about just himself and is trying to be strong even…
In the story, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Atticus is one of those `ideal fathers.' Atticus is a single father raising his two children, Scout and Jem, and doing a great job too. Do you ever wish that the 'cool dads from TV' could be your own? In the story, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Atticus is one of those 'ideal fathers.' Atticus is a single father raising his two children, Scout and Jem, and doing a great job too. They also have Calpurnia, the black cook, who is the most mom-like person they've had. Living in Maycomb County, Jem is eldest and Scout is the younger one. Atticus shares a truthful relationship with his kids that will always be treasured. Atticus is such a great parent because he's a man of patience, he understands children, and he teaches them many morals.…
Most people never realise that their most hated enemy could easily be their closest friend. In part 1 of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird the narrator, scout, recounts the events of her childhood. Whether it be a house fire, a mysterious neighbor, or an obstinate old woman, scouts adolescent years can be called anything but drab. That does not ,in anyway, exclude the people in her life and how they affect her. Atticus Finch and Calpurnia both have a massive impact on scout's life, perspective, and personality.…
Dill, Miss Maudie, Calpurnia, and Jem have all had an important impact on Scout’s life, helping her to grow in…