In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, what characters are against Atticus taking the Tom Robinson case?

There are numerous characters that are against Atticus taking the Tom Robinson case. Atticus' sister, Alexandra, does not want her brother to defend Tom Robinson and even tells her grandson, Francis, that he is disgracing the family. Uncle Jack even tells Atticus, "Let this cup pass from you, eh?" (Lee 117). There are also numerous community members that feel that Atticus should not defend Tom. Mrs. Dubose, the Finch's racist neighbor, makes derogatory comments towards his children about him "lawing for niggers!" (Lee 135). The majority of Maycomb's citizens are prejudiced and feel that Atticus is in the wrong for defending an African American. The Old Sarum bunch even tries to harm Tom Robinson before the trial takes place. Mrs. Merriweather even voices her displeasure that Atticus tried to defend Tom Robinson during Alexandra's missionary circle, following the trial. Atticus' friends even discourage him from defending Tom Robinson in Chapter 15. Link Deas tells Atticus that he has everything to lose from taking this case. Despite the overwhelming opposition, Atticus chooses to defend Tom Robinson. Atticus tells Scout, "The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience" (Lee 140).