After Jem expresses disillusionment over the trial and the verdict Miss Maudie defends the town and its people Paraphase what she says to Jem?

Answer 1

Miss Maudie tells Jem that while many people in town believed Tom was innocent it takes a long time for bigotry and prejudice to be erased. Jem was upset with the verdict after Tom's trial.

Answer 2

Miss Maudie tells Jem that despite the town's faults and shortcomings, the people are still "good folk" at heart. She believes that the majority of Maycomb's residents are decent and well-meaning, even if they sometimes fall short of their own ideals.

Answer 3

she thinks that it's morbid watching a poor devil on trial for his life. hope it helped you.

Answer 4

She says, "Don't fret, Jem. Things are never as bad as they seem. There are some men in this world that need to do unpleasant things and your father is one of them."