d tried, in their ways, to support Tom. As they walk towards home, they meet a group of people, and they are informed them that Bob Ewell had met Atticus and vowed to teach him a lesson. Gifting food is the blacks way of showing their appreciation for Atticus. One must take note that though Atticus had failed to save their man, they are still grateful to him for defending him, which in itself, was a big deal for the blacks. Pages 217 237Scout feels that her father should not have listened to Bob Ewell quietly, instead he should have shot him. But Jem makes her realize that Atticus never carried a gun. Atticus realizes that his children are honestly concerned for his safety, and so appeals to them to try and understand Ewells point of view. Atticus, finally makes them believe that Ewell would do no harm. Toms case had reached the higher court and the chances of him being let off this time are pretty good. Jem is still upset that the jury convicted Tom. Atticus makes him realize that a jury should be fair, very often the members carry their racial ideas into the courtroom. He makes them realize that the jury actually took a few hours to reach their verdict showing that there is hope in this world. Aunt Alexandra refuses to allow a Cunningham into the house and Scout almost has a fight with her. He then says that maybe, after all this, he can understand why Boo Radley does not come out of his house, probably because he wants to stay in and avoid contact with this horrible world. Ewell is such a perverted character that it is likely that he would try to harm Atticus for having defended a black and for having grilled him and his daughter at court. Jem has shown maturity during these trying times. discussing the various types of people in this world, his comment on Boo choosing to stay inside his house, makes sense. It seems better to stay at home and be labeled a madman, rather than be in a world full of racist and hatred.Aunt Alexandra ha...
