Aside from her simplistically having prejudice opinions towards African Americans, she is concerned that it could negatively effect his reputation.
Aunt Alexandra disapproves of Atticus defending Tom Robinson because she believes it reflects poorly on the family's reputation and goes against the societal norms and racial prejudices of Maycomb. She is concerned with how it will affect the family's standing in the community.
Alexandra is racist so she doesn't like the idea
defending tom Robinson
The community in "To Kill a Mockingbird" criticizes Atticus Finch for defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. They also criticize and ostracize the Finch family, especially Scout and Jem, for Atticus' actions.
Atticus Finch is first mentioned as defending Tom Robinson on page 162 in Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird." Scout hears Miss Stephanie Crawford discussing it with Jem while they are on their way to church.
Atticus Finch is defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell, in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Francis Hancock is Aunt Alexandra's eight-year-old grandson (Jem's and Scout's cousin) in "To Kill a Mockingbird". He was the boy that got in the fight with Scout because he called Atticus a "n----- lover."
Bob Ewell is the attorney opposing Atticus Finch in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Tom Robinson's father, Link Deas, sends Atticus a generous sum of money as a gesture of gratitude for defending his son in court. This act highlights the impact Atticus had on the Robinson family and how the respect and appreciation they feel towards him go beyond words.
The judge, Judge Taylor, assigns the Robinson case to Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird." He appoints Atticus to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman.
he symbolizes the mockingbird
Aunt Alexandra tells Atticus that as much as she respects him for defending Tom Robinson, his actions have brought disgrace on the family. She reveals her disappointment in his decision to take on the case and expresses her belief that he should not have defended a black man.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," besides Scout, Atticus, and Alexandra, the other characters in Jem's room are Miss Maudie and Calpurnia. They are discussing the news of Tom Robinson's trial and its impact on the town.
The last thing Tom Robinson said to Atticus in "To Kill a Mockingbird" was, "Goodnight, sir." This was in response to Atticus thanking him after the trial.