To Kill a Mockingbird
What is the WPA, and why won't Mr. Cunningham work for it?
Chapters 2-3
Chapters 2-3
The WPA is a public works job with a political attachment, which is refused by Mr. Cunningham because it would mean he'd have to neglect his land and vote as he was told. This decision illustrates Mr. Cunningham's self-reliance and refusal to conform.