<span>A social novel is characterized by portraying the lower classes. </span>
Lee ensured that the reader would be predisposed to distrust the Ewells simply by focusing on two main characteristics: appearance, and intellect. The Ewells, from the very start, appeared unpleasant, lacking in basic intellect, and immoral.
The answer is C. no author was listed.
Regardless of whether the author is credible or important, you always have to give credit where it's due