The reverend in To Kill a Mockingbird is Reverend Sykes. Sykes knows Atticus because the Finch family attends church at the Reverend's location. He holds them in the congregation until enough cash is given to Tom's wife.
The Reverend did not expect Atticus to win the case because he understood the deep-rooted racism in the community and believed that the jury would not rule in favor of a black man, regardless of the evidence presented. The Reverend's lack of faith in the justice system and society's prejudices influenced his expectations for the trial's outcome.
Among Black citizens, Atticus has become a hero. They give up their seats as a sign of respect for the children's father. It is the Reverend who has to nudge the children to stand when Atticus leaves the courtroom. They had not yet learned their father was so deeply respected in town.
Reverend Sykes prompts Scout to stand up along with the other people in the colored balcony in a sign of respect for Atticus as he exits the courtroom.
The black Reverend and Dill are with Scout and Jem. They all sit in the first row of the balcony. When Atticus leaves the courtroom, the Reverend insists that Jem and Scout stand in respect for their father.
not that i know of. who is asking.
Reverend Sykes tells Scout her father is dying. He tells her in the court room "Stand up Ms Jean Louise, your father is passing.". This is also the time that Atticus Finch leaves the court room.
Atticus stood up for a black man in court in a racist town, even though he knew that he would not win. (Atticus is a lawyer, if you didn't know.)
Billy Graham was a famous evangelist in the 1950's and so on but I dont know a famous reverend
People can find information about Atticus on Wikipedia. Atticus was an ancient philosopher that believed in Platonic philosophy. Nobody is sure what he believed exactly but the know he thought Aristotle was an atheist.
As Atticus leaves the courtroom after the trial, the African American spectators in the balcony stand in a show of respect for him. This gesture signifies their appreciation for his efforts in defending Tom Robinson and their acknowledgment of his moral integrity and courage in the face of injustice.
The men know Mr. Tate won't be coming to help Atticus because he has explicitly stated that he will not help in the situation, as he believes it is up to Atticus to handle it as the father. Additionally, Mr. Tate believes in the importance of justice being upheld through lawful means.
The men know Mr. Tate won't be coming to help Atticus because Atticus tells them that the sheriff is out to visit a relative who is seriously ill. This information dissuades the men from causing trouble with Atticus at the jail.