What is the purpose of discussing the Finch family history at the outset of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

The entire conflict of the novel is based upon the traditions of not only Maycomb County, but the issues are linked directly to the racial, social, and hierarchal traditions of the South. By illustrating how important family name is the reader is made aware of the low expectations of the Cunninghams, the Ewells, as well as others. Also, it is expected that Tom will be found guilty because as Scout purports, he was guilty the moment Mayella screams.

One theme of the story is that "even though we were licked a hundred years before is not reason not to try", and Atticus lives this mantra; that regardless of the antequated and oppressive tradtitions of the South, the people must begin to effect social change.

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