About Calpurnia
Who is Calpurnia in To Kill a Mockingbird?
She is the finch family's housekeeper and she is part of the black community.
In your opinion, is Calpurnia stubborn?
Any answer. (yes, she is often described as firm and sticks to her principles)
How is she open-minded with Jem and Scout?
She listens to what they have to say and treats them with respect at all times.
Does she have a lot of muscle mass?
NO!!!!!
Which child is Calpurnia the most strict with?
Scout.
What is Calpurnia's nickname?
Cal.
Who accuses Calpurnia of being stubborn?
often Scout. (when Calpurnia insists on discipline)
Why does Calpurnia want Scout to be open-minded towards Walter while he is in their house?
Because he is a guest/company in their house.
How is Calpurnia strong in her daily work for the Finch family.
She manages the household, cooks, cleans, etc
Why is she considered strict on the children?
She often insists on good behaviour and respect and she holds the children accountable when they make mistakes.
What important lesson does she try to teach Scout when she scolds her for criticizing Walter Cunningham's eating habits?
She teaches Scout how to respect others and to never judge people based on manners or their background.
What is one example of Calpurnias stubbornness?
Shown during the conflict with Walter Cunningham and Scout.
What does Calpurnia think Scout should be open-minded about?
Examples of answers: Peoples race, social class, situations at home.
How does she show strength when Scout or Jem misbehave.
She firmly corrects them, while making sure they understand what she is teaching them.
How does Calpurnia show that her strictness comes from love
She corrects them to teach them lessons, not to punish them.
How does she help Scout with her education?
she teaches Scout how to read and write at home, which gives her a head start before she starts school.
Has her stubbornness helped in situations so far in the novel?
yes, it has helped teach the children important life lessons.
How does she react when Scout makes fun of Walter Cunningham for pouring a ton of syrup over his food?
She lectures her and/or tries to teach her a lesson about respecting people no matter their class.
In what way does she represent moral strength in the household?
She stand by her principles, even when it would be easier to disregard certain bad behaviour.
How does she balance being strict but also showing affection for the kids?
She enforces rules firmly but she also offers guidance, support and love for the children.
How does she represent the bridge between the white and black communities in Maycomb?
she lives in both worlds. (works for a white family but is part of the black community)
What did Calpurnia go out of her way to do instead of simply apologizing to Scout after the incident with the Cunningham boy?
She cooked her her favourite dinner.
How does she show open-mindedness despite all strict social rules in Maycomb?
She interacts respectfully with both the white and black communities showing her strong sense of respect.
How is Calpurnia's strength unusual compared the many other black women in the 1930's?
Unlike others, she is educated and works for a white household.
What is the larger role she plays in scout and jams upbringing while being strict with them?
she shapes the children's understanding of right and wrong, helps them grow and learn from their mistakes and teaches them empathy.