He knows that Tom Robinson will lose, but feels that "just because we were licked a hundred years before we start" doesn't mean they can give up.
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According to Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird," the one person on the jury who had trouble agreeing to the guilty verdict was one of the Cunninghams. However, it is not explicitly stated in the book which Cunningham it was.
Miss Maudie views Atticus as a principled and honorable man, and she believes in his ability to uphold justice fairly. She respects his integrity and admires his courage in defending Tom Robinson despite the unjust verdict of the trial.
Atticus avoids answering Jem's question about why Boo Radley never comes outside because he wants to respect Boo's privacy and not invade his personal space. Atticus teaches his children to consider other people's feelings and boundaries. He also wants to protect Boo from unnecessary attention or curiosity.
Scout has a feeling that she knows the verdict before she hears it. Right before the jury returns with the verdict, she feels the same way that she did the morning Atticus shot the mad dog. Scout knows that Atticus is doing what needs to be done, but something unhappy or sad will come out of it. The colored people stand out of respect for Atticus. They are appreciative that he tried his best to defend Tom Robinson and put his entire reputation on the line to see justice served.
Lee uses humor to lighten the mood and change the tone of the conversation between Atticus and the children about the jury's verdict by having Scout and Jem mimic the jury's decision-making process in a playful way, making the situation more digestible and less heavy. By incorporating humor, Lee helps to soften the blow of the disappointing verdict and provides a moment of levity amid the seriousness of the situation.
No, not at all; instead, Atticus fears the racism in town will prevent justice. He rests on his principles and beliefs in right and wrong. He uses logic, and trusting Tom when Tom insists on lines of questioning. He hopes for a not guilty verdict... but he could not be certain of it happening even though he believed Tom.
Waiting for the verdict is similar to the mad dog scene in that there is a tense anticipation for the outcome, with emotions running high and the potential for a significant impact on the characters. Watching Atticus with an empty gun is like seeing his moral strength and integrity on display, showcasing that his power lies in his principles and not in violence or force.
Jem believed the evidence was in Tom's favor, showing he couldn't have committed the crime. Additionally, he had faith in the justice system and hoped the jury would see past their bias to deliver a fair verdict.
Atticus predicts that Tom will be sent to the electric chair if the appeal is lost because he knows that the racial prejudice in the town will prevent Tom from receiving a fair trial and a just verdict.
This is all from memory and may be unreliable as a result, but I believe Atticus goes into the case with the expectation that he will lose, as he is aware of the weight of the prejudice acting against Tom Robinson. During the actual court case itself it would appear that Tom is innocent and Atticus is likely to win but this is only based on modern perspective of the events in the book. The jury's verdict is surprising in light of this.
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