In Chapter 9, on page 108, Scout describes her Aunt Alexandra as being fanatical on the subject of her attire. Scout says, "I could not possibly hope to be a lady if I wore breeches; when I said I could do nothing in a dress, she said I wasn't supposed to be doing things that required pants." (Lee 108) Aunt Alexandra is the quintessential "Southern Belle" who moves into her brother's home to teach Scout how to become a proper lady. She views Scout with contempt for her "tomboyish" lifestyle. Scout is "rough around the edges" and prefers to hang with the boys, wear overalls, and get into fights. Scout utterly despises playing with teapots and dolls. She describes her Aunt Alexandra as "Mount Everest" because of her cold personality. Scout and Alexandra clash on several occasions throughout the novel. Alexandra attempts to teach Scout about her family history and introduce her into Maycomb's female social group. Scout is hesitant at first to take part in the social gathering, but gains interest into the "world" of females.
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