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vonney
vonney
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High School - 9th Grade

Explain Aunt Alexandra’s role in the novel. Include what she represents and what Scout and Jem learn from her, either good or bad.

i need to know more about alexandra??

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Posted by vonney on Wednesday July 22, 2009 at 8:49 AM and tagged with alexandra, characters, role.

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  1. engtchr5 Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

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    Aunt Alexandra represents old southern womanhood: She teaches Scout the ways that a true "lady" is expected to behave, including dress, manners, and social expectations. Her repeated attempts to give Scout some femininity meet with tomboyish resistance from Scout herself, as she enjoys wearing pants, climbing trees, and being an active girl.

    However, the experience does her some good, as she is exposed to the society and the nature of Maycomb County women at large -- their teas, their gossip, and their pettiness, among other things. She sees the good and bad sides of such a lifestyle, and, while she does not immediately adapt her behavior to suit the expectations of Aunt Alexandra, she does gain understanding from her teaching.

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    Posted by engtchr5 on Wednesday July 22, 2009 at 10:28 AM