Aunt Alexandra is Atticus Finch’s sister who lives at the family homestead, Finch's Landing. She moves into Atticus’s house in Maycomb during Tom Robinson’s trial. She comes to stay with them to provide a feminine influence and stability for Scout and Jem while their father is busy with the court case.Alexandra cares deeply about family pride, heritage, and social standing. She believes the Finch family is superior to most other families in Maycomb. She wants Scout to stop wearing overalls and start acting like a proper southern lady. Scout hates wearing dresses and resists Alexandra's strict rules, which leads to many arguments between the two.Beneath her rigid exterior, Alexandra is brave, capable, and fiercely loyal to her family. When the town turns against Atticus for defending Tom Robinson, she stands by her brother and supports him publicly. She hosts a local missionary circle with polite grace, even while dealing with emotional stress. She worries constantly about Atticus's safety during the dangerous trial.Alexandra reveals her true, caring nature at the end of the novel after Bob Ewell attacks the children. She rushes to help them and hands Scout her denim overalls instead of a dress. This thoughtful gesture shows she finally understands and accepts Scout for who she is. She proves that her love and loyalty are much stronger than her strict social rules.