Throughout the town of Maycomb, there is segregation not only between those of different colour, but also those of different social ranking. Aunt Alexandra’'s actions provide a blatant explanation of the social rules, while mirroring the town's feelings. Upon learning that Atticus has chosen to ignore the social barriers, and willingly defend a black man, Aunt Alexandra is distraught, and does not fail to let her feelings be known, as Francis flaunts, “I guess it ain’t your fault if Uncle Atticus is a [n-lover] besides, but I’m here to tell you it certainly does mortify the rest of the family” (Lee, 110). As Alexandra views the Finch’s to be of high ranking society, it is outrageous that Atticus would risk their family name on someone viewed
