The other ladies of Maycomb, like Aunt Alexandra, Mrs. Merriweather, Mrs. Perkins, and Mrs. Farrow, are highly judgmental and hypocritical. They all agree that it is important to help those who are less fortunate than others, particularly the Mrunas, yet when it comes to groups in Maycomb that need their help, in particular Tom Robinson's family, they are less than Christian.
Mrs. Merriweather even believes that things will calm down once the white people of Maycomb can forgive that "darky's wife," as though Helen Robinson has done anything wrong. Miss Maudie shows her integrity and courage when she essentially calls every single one of the women out, particularly Mrs. Merriweather, who claims that the only reason she keeps her black cook is because the depression is on. Miss Maudie makes a point to note that neither Mr. nor Mrs. Merriweather have any trouble enjoying the food Sophy cooks.
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