Calpurnia disciplines Scout for disgracing Walter, and Scout asks her father to fire her, but he does not. What does this show a

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Calpurnia disciplines Scout for disgracing Walter, and Scout asks her father to fire her, but he does not. What does this show a

bout Cal's role/status in the Finch family?

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7nadin3 [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-16T07:49:20+03:00

The fact that Atticus refuses to fire Calpurnia for disciplining Scout proves her importance in the Finch family.

Because Jem and Scout do not have a mother of their own, Calpurnia best fills that role. She teaches them right from wrong and helps Atticus raise them into good adults.

Therefore Calpurnia is more than an employee -- she is a member of the family.