In this chapter Atticus speaks to Aunt Alexandra at a time when Jem is particularly annoyed after Tom Robinson passing whom Atticus was defending in court counter to the false allegation that he had raped ella Ewell. Atticus rationalizes that Maycomb community is their home and so they should learn to get use to the life. Atticus believes the children ought to be exposed to the realities of their hometown as he believes in upright upbringing and respect for others; thus whether the situation is good or bad. He further adds the prejudice placed upon Tom Robinson in court is as much a component of the community’s as the commendable aspects such as missionary teas. In their Aunt Alexandra’s point of view, in as much as unconscious attitudes
