uh he says that hes gay
He is the state legislature and he was appointed to the case.
Atticus had to take the case because Judge Taylor assigned it to him.
Cecil Jacobs, a boy in Scout's class at school.
The majority of the town does not support Atticus defending Tom Robinson, as they hold racist attitudes against Robinson. They feel that Atticus is going against the norms of the community by defending a black man accused of raping a white woman. The Ewells, Bob Ewell in particular, are particularly vocal about their opposition to Atticus defending Tom Robinson.
The members of the idlers club object to Atticus defending Tom Robinson because they are racist and believe that a white lawyer should not be defending a black man. They hold prejudiced views and do not agree with Atticus's stance on equality and justice.
defending tom Robinson
Bob Ewell is the attorney opposing Atticus Finch in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
The conflict between Bob Ewell and Atticus in "To Kill a Mockingbird" mainly stems from Ewell's resentment towards Atticus for defending Tom Robinson in court. Ewell feels humiliated by the trial's outcome and takes his anger out on Atticus and his family. Atticus remains calm and tries to defuse the situation through his unwavering sense of justice and integrity.
The men go talk to Atticus at his house because they are members of a mob looking to harm Tom Robinson, and they want to confront Atticus about defending him in court. They are seeking to intimidate and threaten Atticus to stop him from continuing with the trial.
are you referring to when the mob approaches Atticus at the county jail? If so, it's because they have come to lynch Tom Robinson, who is in the jail. I believe Atticus suspected this, and decided to go sit in front of the jail to protect Tom.
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.
Mr. Bob Ewell, who was against Atticus from the moment that he found out that he was defending an African-American.