Chattahoochee River
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
To Kill A Mockingbird - Section 1
My favorite character at this point in time is Calpurnia. I enjoy her character because, in a way, she has assumed Jem and Scout's mother role. She makes sure that they both understand how to behave themselves and learn what is right and wrong. For example, when they had Walter Cunningham come over for dinner, he decides to pour loads of maple syrup on his food. Just after, Scout asks him "what the sam hill he was doing?" At this, Calpurnia was really upset since, as she explains to Scout, that is not how you treat company. Also when the summertime comes she always gives them lemonade to drink and makes sure they are always within calling distance.
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Although Calpurnia isn't my favorite character I do agree with everything you're saying about her Vianca. I noticed that she stepped in and is playing the mother role for Jem and Scout as well and I think you're example about Walter coming to dinner was a really good one. My favorite character at this point is Miss Maudie Atkinson, what do you think about her?
ReplyDeleteAlthough Calpurnia is not my favorite character, I find her relationship with the children interesting. Initially, I thought that she was a slave. It was a combination of the southern setting that was developed, her constant servitude, her disciplinary speech with the children, and the manner in which the audio book I listened to portrayed her character. However, after further analysis, I realized that the novel was written when slavery was abolished. Thus her role is simply a housekeeper, which makes the positive relationship between her and the family more understandable.
ReplyDeleteCalpurnia was an interesting addition into the family. I also adored her character due to the role she was fulfilling for the children. I felt that her discipline contributed to the understanding between both black and white communities. She wasn't my favorite character though, Scout was. I believe that her level of maturity will continue to prove her high level of intelligence, confidence, and thoughtfulness.
ReplyDeleteYes, Calpurnia was a good character, and the way she was integrated as a part of the family drew everyone together in a way. I love how each side character has such a develed personality and background (like the different school children).
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