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What are some quotes from Miss Maudie that display her empathy for others?

Throughout the novel, Miss Maudie is a morally upright woman who supports the Finch family. There are several examples of Maudie displaying empathy for others throughout the story. The next day after the trial, Miss Maudie invites Scout, Jem, and Dill over to her house for some cake. It is obvious that Jem is very upset about the verdict and Maudie displays her empathy for him by saying,


"Don't fret, Jem. Things are never as...

Throughout the novel, Miss Maudie is a morally upright woman who supports the Finch family. There are several examples of Maudie displaying empathy for others throughout the story. The next day after the trial, Miss Maudie invites Scout, Jem, and Dill over to her house for some cake. It is obvious that Jem is very upset about the verdict and Maudie displays her empathy for him by saying,



"Don't fret, Jem. Things are never as bad as they seem...I simply want to tell you that there are some men in this world who were born to do our unpleasant jobs for us. Your father's one of them" (Lee 132).



Maudie understands that Jem is emotionally hurt after witnessing racial injustice for the first time and tries her best to cheer him up.


Another scene where Maudie displays her empathy for others takes place in Chapter 24. During Alexandra's missionary circle, Mrs. Merriweather indirectly criticizes Atticus for defending Tom Robinson. Maudie understands how Alexandra must feel and shows empathy for her by commenting, "His food doesn't stick going down, does it?" (Lee 142). Alexandra then subtly gives Maudie a look of "pure gratitude."

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