What purpose do you think Miss Maudies character plays in the novel?

Miss. Maudie provides the voice of reason, maturity, and most of all she is wise. She has a motherly influence over the children, has a great sense of humor, and provides much needed guidance (a woman's guidance; they have their father).

Miss Maudie provides the voice of reason, maturity, and wiseness. She has a motherly influence over the children, has a great sense of humor, and provides much needed guidance a woman's guidance over their father.