In many cases, the residents of Maycomb are racist and
discriminatory. Yet there are instances where they are supportive of one another,
exemplifying Southern hospitality. For example, during the fire at Miss Maudie’s house,
everyone comes out and Mr. Avery risks his life. Similarly, when the rabid dog comes
out many people pitch in to get rid of the danger.
Many
adults are protective of the children, and try to provide them with guidance. Of
course, the children are not always open to criticism from adults such as Miss Stephanie
Crawford and Mrs. Debose. The fact that everyone looks after the children of the town
as their own indicates a close-knit
community.
Families like the Finches are kind
and protective toward the less fortunate. Atticus accepts payment in goods and services
when people can’t pay in money. When Walter Cunningham comes home for lunch, he is
treated like a guest and Scout is scolded for not being polite to him just because he’s
poor.
In general, the people of Maycomb do help each other
and reach out to each other. Although they are usually only kind to those they view as
their equal, there are many who do not hold with the beliefs of society. The Finches
are not the only family that sees people as equals. Dolphus Raymond is another example,
since he married a black woman and only pretends to be miserable so other folks won’t
feel uncomfortable
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