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Like Atticus, she stays within bounds, but follows her own code. Although Miss Maudie is quick to welcome Aunt Alexandra as her new neighbor, she's also quick to take her to task. When Aunt Alexandra states, "'I can't say I approve of everything he does, Maudie, but he's my brother,'" Miss Maudie reminds her that Atticus is doing a wonderful thing and that many in the town support him, even if that support is quiet.

Aunt Alexandra is also extremely critical of Atticus' parenting style, while Miss Maudie is much more sympathetic. But then, Miss Maudie has a delightful sense of humor, a trait Aunt Alexandra does not possess. Aunt Alexandra works hard at being feminine, but Miss Maudie doesn't seem to care about those things. She wears men's overalls when she works in the garden, but is equally comfortable in more traditional garb. Aunt Alexandra has a personal quest to make Scout "behave like a sunbeam," but Miss Maudie accepts her as she is.

Consequently, Scout finds in Miss Maudie a kindred spirit who helps her make sense of being female and, with Atticus, helps Scout develop tolerance. Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account? Maudie Atkinson. Edit source History Talk 0. Categories Characters Females Add category. Parents Home Homeschool College Resources. Study Guide. By Harper Lee. Previous Next. Maudie Atkinson Click the character infographic to download.

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