Aunt Alexandra has come to stay with the Finches because Atticus wants someone to stay with Scout and Jem during the trial. Aunt Alexandra, in her bossy way, immediately starts ordering everyone around exerting her power and ideas. She doesn’t think Calpurnia is needed to cook and take care of the household as long as she is there. Aunt Alexandra wants to exert her authority especially with Scout who is not growing up as a typical southern belle. Aunt Alexandra wants to turn her into a “girl”, something Atticus hasn’t been able to do as a single father who encourages independence in his children.
Atticus, in his wisdom, understands that Calpurnia’s presence in the children’s’ lives is important, and he refuses to let her go because he considers her family. Calpurnia also needs the income, something that didn’t cross Aunt Alexandra’s prejudiced mind.
Luckily, Atticus wins the battle with his sister, and Calpurnia is allowed to stay and continue her influential presence with the children.
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