Aunt Alexandra
shows up to live with her brother and his children in . One of her biggest agendas is to
teachandabout their family history and how important the Finch name is to Maycomb County. In
addition to this knowledge, she wants them to also learn to behave like a gentleman and a lady.
She sendsin to talk to the kids when her efforts don't seem to be helping them as she would
like. Atticus says the following:
"Gentle breeding. .
. She asked me to tell you you must try to behave like the little lady and gentleman that you
are. She wants to talk to you about the family and what it's meant to Maycomb County through the
years, so you'll have some idea of who you are, so you might be moved to behave
accordingly" (133).
This passage is important
because it is a big part of the children's life once Aunt Alexandra enters their life. There are
many other discussions about "gentle breeding" and everything that goes with it
throughout the book.
In, there is a...
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