Mockingbird Blog - Uh-oh, Here comes Stereotypes and Aunt Alexandra
1. On the whole, Scout’s characterization of Maycomb’s black population is a positive one. They’re generous, welcoming, and close-knit. Is there anything troubling about this characterization? After all, “positive stereotypes” are still stereotypes. What makes “positive stereotypes” inherently negative? 2. Aunt Alexandra seems to think that she can judge a person’s personality simply by knowing their last name. QUALIFY this statement. What grain of truth does this statement have? Where does it fall short? Refer to specific examples from the novel.