I have been reading this story under the impression that dear old Aunty Alexandra was someone to dread. I never fully got her importance until i was reading Chapter 24, during the ladies' meeting, that I realized that she is, in fact, a lady.
Now being a lady doesn't only mean you wear pretty clothes, always smell nice, speak swetly and so on. Being a lady means you stand up for what is right for your name, you always support your kin, you deal with things in the proper manner. Generally a lady puts on a show for everyone that she has a background as is proud of it, dwindling though it may be.
Aunty had a change at heart. We saw a softer side of her in chapter twenty four with the death of Tom Robinson. Ever since that change has occurred, Alexandra has seemed wiser and more sincere. I think her purpose for being in the story has finally showed itself. And quite frankly, I'm glad.
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I really don't think that Alexandra changed. It is Scout's perception of her that changed.
possibly. Probably. i think maybe she was being stern at first so scout knew where her place was and she is sort of letting her gaurd down now thast Scout is trying to be more lady-like.
I think that they have met in the middle. Yes, I agree with princess in the aspect that Scout's perception changed, but I also think that Aunt Alexandria has realized that she can't be as tough on little kids. I think she saw them for who they really were, sweet little innocent children, and decided to lessen her standards for them.
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