Summary
Jem cries angry tears as Atticus, Scout, Jem, and Dill make their way home. Aunt Alexandra is waiting up for them and she tells Atticus, “I’m sorry Brother.” Atticus tells his sister that it is fine that the children experienced the trial because it is as much a part of Maycomb County as her teas. He tells Jem that the thing that happened had happened before and would happen again. Then he asks not to be disturbed the next morning.
On the morning after the trial the Finch family discusses the events of the previous day. Atticus assures the...
Source: MAXnotes to To Kill a Mockingbird, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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