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How does Atticus respond when Aunt Alexandra suggests he should fire Calpurnia?
Why does Alexandra think Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia? How does Atticus respond to the suggestion? Alexandra thinks Calpurnia isn’t needed and she is better than Cal is. Atticus responds by saying that Calpurnia will leave when she wants to and she is part of the family.
Why does Aunt Alexandra tell Atticus to dismiss Calpurnia?
The subtext behind the reason that Aunt Alexandra thinks Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia is that Scout is becoming too friendly with African-American people and wants to visit Calpurnia at her house.
How does Aunt Alexandra react to Atticus losing the trial?
Aunt Alexandra sympathizes with her brother’s difficult situation and fears that his futile efforts have made him bitter. She is fully aware of everything Atticus has sacrificed and is concerned that the outcome of the trial has negatively affected his personality and outlook on life.
How does Atticus feel about Calpurnia Chapter 3?
Atticus recognizes the importance of Calpurnia and views her as an integral member of their family. Cal acts as Jem and Scout’s surrogate mother and is quick to correct their behavior when they get out of hand. Later on, Atticus defends Cal again when his sister suggests that he get rid of her.
What is the conflict between Scout and Aunt Alexandra?
This development is a conflict particularly for Scout, as Aunt Alexandra is determined to make her niece act like a “young lady.” Aunt Alexandra disapproves of Scout’s rough-and-tumble, tomboy existence, and she aims to force Scout to conform to standard feminine expectations of women.
What is your opinion of Calpurnia by the end of Chapter 3?
Her attitude shows that Calpurnia is a no- nonsense person who has high expectations for the Finch children. She will not allow disrespect in her household by her “adopted” children who she cares for and loves.
Why does Atticus want to dismiss Calpurnia?
Aunt Alexandra thinks that Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia, because she does not approve that the children are being seen with a coloured lady at church, and thinks that they will be called a “nigger lover” because of the upcoming case. Atticus is irritated and refuses to dismiss her. 2.What is…
How does Atticus respond to Aunt Alexandra’s suggestion?
How does Atticus respond to the suggestion? Aunt Alexandra thinks that Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia, because she does not approve that the children are being seen with a coloured lady at church, and thinks that they will be called a “nigger lover” because of the upcoming case. Atticus is irritated and refuses to dismiss her.
Who is atticus’sister in the book Calpurnia?
When Atticus ‘ sister, Alexandra, decides to come and stay with the family for the duration of the Tom Robinson trial, she decides that Calpurnia is no longer necessary.
Why does Alexandra want to get rid of Calpurnia?
While Aunt Alexandra says that Scout is too old for Calpurnia, Alexandra’s real reason for wanting to get rid of Calpurnia is that Alexandra thinks Scout is too close to African-Americans through Calpurnia.