In the modern world Aunt Alexandria represents tradition and importance of family and women. To many of us she seems to be stuck in the past, but she also has a strong commitment to her family. She wants the children to respect the trials and tribulations of the family's ancestors and to appreciate all they have because of them.
Aunt Alexandra can also be considered outdated and old fashioned. By today's standards she puts too much emphasis on "being a lady." Yet after Scout observes how poised her aunt is at the church tea when they learn that Tom Robinson has been shot Scout declares that "if Aunty could be a lady at a time like this, so should I."
Aunt Alexandra represents strength and the importance that women play in our modern society.
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