Aunt Alexandra - TKAM

Question 1

What are some of Aunt Alexandra’s traits?

Answer 1

Hypocritical 
Difficult 
Stern 
Controlling 
Uncompromising 
Opinionated 
Bossy 
Strict t
Traditional 
Snob 
Old-fashioned
Stubborn 
Formidable
Racist

Question 2

In chapter 9 Aunt Alexandra…

Answer 2

Aunt Alexandra wants Scout to be a lady. She feels Atticus isn’t harsh enough on her and expects Scout to act and dress like a traditional Southern lady

Question 3

In chapter 13 Aunt Alexandra…

Answer 3

Aunt Alexandra comes to stay. She feels that Scout needs a feminine influence and Atticus needs a woman in the house. She doesn’t approve of the family. She quickly involves herself in middle class activities

Question 4

In chapter 14 Aunt Alexandra…

Answer 4

Aunt Alexandra questions Cal’ presence and necessity in the house but Atticus defends Cal. Atticus quickly jumps to her defence saying Cal is a member of the family. Aunt Alexandra feels threatened by Cal’s power

Question 5

In chapter 24 Aunt Alexandra…

Answer 5

Aunt Alexandra is hosting a missionary circle. The women are critical of Scout, Tom Robinson and Atticus. Miss Maudie comes to Aunt Alexandra’s defence. Aunt Alexandra bonds with Scout

Question 6

QUOTE Aunt Alexandra comes to stay

Answer 6

“Well, your father and I decided it was time I came to stay with you for a while… We decided it would be best for you to have a feminine influence”