Aunt Alex is the formidable sister of Attitcus Finch. She believes it's her responsibility to see the appropriate upbringing of her tomboy niece. She has a figure captive in a corset. Hope this helps somewhat haven't read the book in forever!!
n Chapter 13 when Aunt Alexandra arrives at the Finch home, she enters as though she is Scarlett O'Hara, speaking peremptorily to the Finch maid: "Put my bag in the front bedroom, Calpurnia. As Scout notes, her aunt's visits are rare, but when she does come she "traveled in state." She announces the purpose of her visit, informing Scout that it is time she have some proper feminine influence. Scout does not question her as it is Sunday, and on the Lord's Day, her aunt is "formidable" since she has her figure held captive in a corset. Aunt Alexandra passes judgment upon everyone, it seems, and categorizes them into a "type
