TKAM-The many traits of Aunt Alexandra
My "Crazy Aunt" does drugs, and her boyfriend is her drug dealer. Aunty Boo just took me on a $400.00 shopping spree. Neither of these descriptions fits Jem and Scouts Aunt Alexandra in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, but if you tone them down and put them together, you get the general characterization of their "Aunty." Atticus Finch is a very profound, respected lawyer and the loving father of Jean Louis (Scout) and Jeremy (Jem) Finch. When assigned to possibly the toughest and most controversial case of his career, Atticus calls apon his sister, Alexandra, to come and help with his beloved children. Upon Aunt Alexandra's arrival, Jem and Scout see her as very controlling, but as the book develops, Alexandra begins to pertain her role as a hostess in Maycomb County, and the children begin to see the more adoring side of their Aunty.From the second Alexandra sets foot in the Finch household, she begins giving orders. "' Put my bag, in the front bedroom, Calpurnia,' was the first thing Aunt Alexandra said, 'Jean Louise, stop scratching your head,' was the second" (127). To Jem and Scout, it seemed as if from then on, their Aunt perennially ordered the family around. She
and nephew and did not know what to do. Aunty was so concerned "She brought me something to put on, and had I thought about it then, I would have never let her forget it: in her distraction, Aunty had brought me my overalls. 'Put these on darling,' she said, handing me the garments she most despised" (264). All Scout ever heard from her Aunt was nagging about wearing those overalls: but at the same time she knew that Scout felt comfortable in them, and they would make her feel safe after such a spasmodic night. The thought of loosing her nephew perplexed Alexandra. After the incident, as any truly concerned mother would do, Alexandra blamed her self. "'Atticus, I had a feeling about tonight-I-this is my fault,' Alexandra began" (267). For someone to admit something that controversial, and to take the blame for such a tragic event, they would have to really care for their children with more than just their heart: with their whole life. Aunt Alexandra did exactly that with out even thinking twice about it. The Finch household was accustom to two kids running around playing while the Calpurnia tried to control them. As soon as Aunt Alexandra moves in, the Finch house turns into the social center of Maycomb county. To Scout, it seems that every time she turns around, it's "the ladies." Weather it be Alexandra hosting a get together, or a
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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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