Cal does just about everything. She is officially the
housekeeper, but Atticus notes that they could not get along without her. She is strict
but caring. She tries to raise Scout and Jem as if they were her own children. She is
their surrogate mother. When Aunt Alexandra wants to send her away, Atticus
refuses.
Scout often thinks that Calpurnia treats them
unfairly or is too harsh. Atticus assures her that she needs to mind Cal and Cal has
important things to teach them. So Cal does much more than cook and
clean.
At one point, Cal takes Scout and Jem to her
church. In the story, this serves an important function. It gives us a window into
another culture in Maycomb. It also gives Scout and Jem a place to view the trial,
because they sit with the Reverend in the balcony.
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