The difference between Miss Maudie, Stephanie Crawford and Rachel Haverford is one of acceptance and love. Miss Maudie never condescends to Scout or Jem. She is not judgemental or bigoted. Miss Maudie talks to the children as equals and tells them the truth.
Miss Maudie is full of acceptance and love, while Miss Stephanie is mean and bitter.
Explanation:
Miss Maudie never tells on them when they do something bad, she isn't nosy, and she never chases them out of her yard. Miss Stephanie however, is condescending, judgemental, and bigoted.
