Themes, the existence of social inequality, social status was a big part of everyday life in Maycomb county, and were explored largely through their social hierarchy. The Finches stood toward the top of that list, with most of the townspeople beneath them. Country farmers lie below the townspeople, and the ignorant Ewells rested below them all. But the blacks, despite their hardworking nature and no intent for harm, sat below the Ewells coming in last. This enabled Bob Ewell to make up for his unimportance by persecuting Tom Robinson. These harsh social divisions, that made up so much of their adult world, were both irrational and destructive. For example, Scout did not understand why her Aunt Alexandra would not let her play with young Walter
