Why are the professional people in Maycomb poor at this time in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Answer 1

Because they are in the Great Depression at the time in which this book took place.

Answer 2

The professional people in Maycomb are portrayed as poor because their professions, such as being a lawyer like Atticus Finch, do not bring in significant wealth in the small and racially divided town. Additionally, the economic depression during the time of the Great Depression in the novel also contributes to the financial struggles of many families in Maycomb, including the professional class.

Answer 3

To Kill a Mockingbird is set during the Great Depression of the 1930's, when poverty was widespread.

Answer 4

since the farmers couldnt pay for the professional people's services, the professionals didnt get paid money, but instead food when they could.

Answer 5

The Great Depression was going on at this time, which made people poor.

Answer 6

Most Likely because of the Great Depression. Even the Finches and the others (Miss Maudie, Heck Tate, ect) are affected by this-everyone was.

Answer 7

The farmers were poor as they had been directly hit by the crash (their yields were not selling as well) therefore the professional people had no business as no one could afford it.