their peers are generally somewhat cold toward them due to Atticus defending Tom Robinson, as if their parents had instructed them to be civil but not outwardly friendly.
Scout and Jem's peers are curious and impressed by their father, Atticus, for defending Tom Robinson. However, they also show some hostility and lack of understanding towards the children because of their father's actions. Overall, there is a mix of admiration and confusion among their peers after the trial.
Scout gives Dill a drink of water during Tom Robinson's trial to help soothe his nerves. Dill becomes overwhelmed by the tense environment of the courtroom and Scout's act of kindness calms him down.
Jem's treatment of Scout shows his maturity as he becomes more protective and understanding of her feelings and experiences. He shows patience and empathy towards Scout, offering guidance and support as she navigates the challenges of growing up. Jem's growth is evident in his ability to see things from Scout's perspective and act with compassion towards her.
Jem is dared by Dill to run over and touch the Radley place.
A trial is a court proceeding when someone performs a criminal act.
Of course he did. He broke the butler act.
Bob Ewell threatens Atticus Finch after losing the court trial by spitting in his face and vowing revenge. He also tries to harm Atticus' children, Jem and Scout, to get back at him.
There used to be over 700 hereditary Peers in the House of Commons, but after stage one of the House of Lords Act 1999, passed by the Blair government, there are 92 hereditary peers left. However, some peers have died recently and their number is around high eighties.
Peers
Atticus is more worried about Jem because he is older and more aware of the dangers surrounding them. Jem is also more likely to act impulsively in risky situations, making him more vulnerable. Additionally, Jem takes on a protective role towards Scout, so Atticus may be concerned about how he may react in dangerous situations involving his sister.
Scout was temporarily crushed because she witnessed the injustice of Tom Robinson's trial and realized the harsh reality of racism and prejudice in her community. This experience shattered her innocence and forced her to confront the ugly truth about society.
Impeachment
After the Scopes trial in 1925, state legislatures enacted more laws mandating the teaching of evolution in schools. However, anti-evolution laws persisted in some states until they were struck down by the Supreme Court in the 1960s. The trial helped shape public opinion and the legal landscape regarding the teaching of evolution in schools.