Question

What is aunt alexandra's vision for what is"lady-like"? how does scout respond to that vision? what does atticus think about scout's conformity to gender roles?

Answer 1

Answer:

Aunt Alexandra's visions for "lady-like" behaviour are highly stereotypical. Aunt Alexandra disapproves of Scout's tomboyish behaviour and the fact that Scout plays with boys. She expects Scout to cease these behavioural patterns and begin to act more "like a lady". The ways in which she should supposedly do this are by reading, dressing up in dresses, learning her family history, and participating in the ladies' meetings. Atticus disapproves of this stereotypical way of thinking about gender roles at a young age. Atticus believes that young girls should not be forced to conform to the standard, but rather be their own kind of person without limitations.

Answer 2

Alexandra's expectations for lady-like behavior include dressing in a dress, giving up tom-boyish behavior, and ceasing to play with the boys. Scout should read, learn her family history, dress up, and participate (attend) the ladies' meetings