According to Scout, Calpurnia called the Hot Steam superstition that Jem and Dill describe “nigger-talk.”* What does Calpurnia mean?

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To Kill a Mockingbird

According to Scout, Calpurnia called the Hot Steam superstition that Jem and Dill describe “nigger-talk.”* What does Calpurnia mean?

this is in chapter 4 of to kill a mocking bird

Asked by susana s #884276 on 3/15/2019 12:50 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 3/15/2019 1:07 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 3/15/2019 1:07 AM

Calpurnia is alluding to the fact that the "hot-steam" superstition in foolishness. She doesn't want Scout talking that way...... thus, this is her way of reprimanding her.

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