lease or thank you, just a simple command forcing Cal into a subservience. Cal has symbolized strength and authority throughout Scouts childhood, by acting as a mother figure in the Finch household. Scout has never seen Cal in such a low and submissive position (Astin 58). Calpurnia has established a respected place in the Finch family through years of dedicated service and through the love she has shown the Finch children. Aunt Alexandra senses the family has closeness to Cal, and fears the bond the family has with Cal. Methany has this to say about Maycomb Any relationship with a black person that goes deeper than employer and employee causes scandal in Maycomb, and Aunt Alexandra fully understands gossip and scandals (Methany 40). Aunt Alexandras attempt to get rid of Cal results from her understanding of the matter. Shortly after her arrival, Aunt Alexandra councils Atticus. And dont try and get around it. Youve got to face it sooner or later and it might as well be tonight. We dont need her now (Lee 157). Aunt Alexandra clearly wants Cal out of the family. Alexandra sees the respect and love that Scout feels towards Cal and fears Scout will learn to love what she considers trash. Alexandra regards herself and the rest of the Finches as the royalty of Maycomb and she tries to make Scout understand this notion. Alexandra attempts to teach Scout how to be a Finch Lauro 3lady, and if Scout wants to be Finch lady she cant care for and love people who are not Alexandras kind of folks (Lee 224). The force pulling Scout in the opposite direction dwells in her father, Atticus. Atticus through both his actions and his words contradicts everything that Alexandra stands for (Burka 90). Atticus shows Scout how to act without forcing his part as a role model on her, as Aunt Alexandra does. Atticus leads by example, showing the highest respect for everyone in Maycomb, not distinguishing by color or class. His serious defense for Tom R...
