Question

miss maudies hand closed tightly on mine, and i said nothing. its warmth was enough from harper lee, to kill a mockingbird. copyright 1960 by harper lee based on the passage, what does aunt alexandra most likely believe about scout? scouts appreciation of the ladies makeup and perfume suggests she is finally interested in mirroring their behavior. scouts discomfort with ladylike behavior is evidence that her upbringing has not been strict enough. scouts ability to carry herself in front of the ladies will help her become an excellent lawyer someday. scouts need for guidance in bringing in the pitcher proves that her aunts efforts to teach scout manners have been ineffective.

Explanation:

In "To Kill a Mockingbird", Aunt Alexandra is concerned with Scout adhering to traditional Southern ladylike norms. Scout’s discomfort with such behavior aligns with Aunt Alexandra’s view that Scout’s upbringing (under Atticus, who is more lenient in such matters) is not strict enough in instilling proper feminine behavior. Option A is incorrect as Scout is not interested in mirroring their behavior. Option C is irrelevant as the passage doesn’t connect Scout’s behavior to becoming a lawyer. Option D is incorrect as the passage doesn’t focus on Scout’s need for guidance with the pitcher or the ineffectiveness of Aunt’s efforts.

Answer:

B. Scout's discomfort with ladylike behavior is evidence that her upbringing has not been strict enough.