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Post by Cassandra on Nov 11, 2015 1:00:06 GMT
What, can you infer, are the real feelings behind Aunt Alexandra's urging Atticus to get rid of Cal? I believe the real reason Atticus was urged by Aunt Alexandra to get rid of Calpurnia, was because up until the Aunts arrival, Calpurnia was the only female figure in Jem and Scout's lives, and therefore felt the need to replace her. |
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Post by Cassandra on Nov 11, 2015 1:02:41 GMT
Aunt Alexandra comes to Maycomb in the first place so she could have a hand in Scout and Jem's upbringing, and to make aure that they understand their family history. Aside from Calpurnia being black and therefore a possible danger to the family's dignity, Alexandra may have felt threatened by the children having another mother figure. It is also viable that she believes that they have no need for Cal as there is now anither woman in the house that can do the cooking and cleaning. I agree with this, especially Alexandra possibly feeling threatened by another woman in the house, especially one who knows the children better than a family member. |
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Post by stewarts on Nov 12, 2015 22:05:53 GMT
Aunt Alexandra is evidently used to many customs and doesn't enjoy any shifts in the status quo. By Atticus having a black maid in Cal, this challenges Alexandra's lifestyle. Alexandra wants Scout to look up to her as a womanly role model and not Cal.
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Post by stewarts on Nov 12, 2015 22:08:41 GMT
What, can you infer, are the real feelings behind Aunt Alexandra's urging Atticus to get rid of Cal? I believe the real reason Atticus was urged by Aunt Alexandra to get rid of Calpurnia, was because up until the Aunts arrival, Calpurnia was the only female figure in Jem and Scout's lives, and therefore felt the need to replace her. This is a terrific point, Alexandra may also fear change in her families customs. |
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