Miss
Maudie is portrayed as a composed, confident woman. She enjoys gardening and is considered a
close friend of the Finch family. In , Maycomb experiences unusually cold weather, and school is
canceled when a thin layer of snow covers the ground. In an attempt to keep her plants warm,
Miss Maudie leaves the stove on, and her home catches fire.proceeds to wake the children up in
the middle of the night and instructs them to stay at a safe distance in the Radley yard while
he helps the neighbors save Maudie's belongings. The children watch as everyone helps save
Maudie's furniture, but her home eventually collapses in flames.
The next
morning,andsee Maudie outside and speak to her. Despite her unfortunate situation, Miss Maudie
remains in good spirits and takes time to have a conversation with the Finch children. When
Scout asks if she is upset, Maudie responds by saying,
Grieving, child? Why, I hated that old cow barn. Thought of settin€˜ fire to it a
hundred times myself, except theyd lock me up.
Miss
Maudie then mentions that she plans on building a small home with a magnificent yard, before
turning her attention to Scout and her interaction with . Miss Maudie is able to take an
interest in Jem and Scout because she is a pleasant optimist. Maudie is not concerned with her
unfortunate luck and is able to see the positives in every scenario. She is also a selfless
person, more concerned about others than herself. Therefore, it is second nature for Maudie to
dismiss her misfortune and focus on the children instead.
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