Chapter 5 Question.

Miss Maudie is a kind, cheerful, and witty neighbor and trusted friend of Scout's, who also upholds a strong moral code and helps the children gain perspective on the events surrounding the trial. She also loves gardening. She is not like the other women in town, as she doesn't indulge in gossip and takes time to care about and talk to the children. Miss. Maudie represents almost a feminine version of Atticus. She is a socially progressive women who uses common sense and empathy to guide Scout and Jem.

she plays a very important role because she helps the kids Jem and Scout through the hardships of their story. For example, she helps them to understand the community and Atticus better during the whole trial scenario.