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rockne1932
rockne1932

Does Aunt Alexandra consider Walter just poor, or does she consider him "white trash"? I know she considers the Ewells "white trash" Thanks

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Posted by rockne1932 on Wednesday April 8, 2009 at 12:03 PM and tagged with aunt alexandra, to kill a mockingbird.

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  1. esanders Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

    Actually, Aunt Alexandria in the novel, "To Kill A Mockingbird" considers Walter Cunningham's family just poor.  She respects the fact that Walter's father is a hard-working farmer. However, she look's down on Mayella Ewell's family. 

    The Ewell's are considered lower-class because of the fact that the father doesn't work and live's off of governmental relief checks.  Also, he is a known town "drunkard".  Aunt Allexandria frown's upon the family's issues and the fact that they are considered unclean.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/mockingbird/
    http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/students/2009/09slwie...

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    Posted by esanders on Wednesday April 8, 2009 at 2:04 PM