Financially, she was well under average. She had struggles to meet ends every other week. She belonged to the low caste of the society, and had some friends among the servants, beggars and workers. People saw Aat as cultivated, eager to read and learn when possible, and mastering writing, which she did for friends. She was force of nature, and people saw in their body and beauty the incarnation of a god. She was considered spiritless, and unable to make a decision.