ATTICUS. Tired over the long
hours leading up to the trial, Atticus first just wants to get some sleep. He tells his
sister that he is not bitter. Atticus never expects to win this case, but he hopes that
Tom will be set free on appeal. He tells Tom to be patient, but Tom is unable to adjust
to prison life.
AUNT RACHEL.
Her response to Dill was that "if Atticus Finch wants to butt his head against a stone
wall, it's his
head."
CALPURNIA. Calpurnia
is a friend of Tom, so she is disappointed with the results (though there is no
reference in the book concerning this). She kindly provides Atticus with all the food
that is brought to him by the appreciative African-American
community.
AUNT ALEXANDRA.
Her feelings primarily concern Atticus, but she is disappointed with the outcome. She is
also worried about his safety. However, she does seem genuinely distressed when she
hears of Tom's death.
MISS
STEPHANIE. Miss Stephanie was more concerned with acquiring more gossip.
She asked the children several questions, including what it was like sitting with all
the black folks and whether it made them mad to see Atticus
lose.
MISS MAUDIE. Miss
Maudie is genuinely concerned with the children's reactions. She obviously was
disappointed in the verdict, but she was practical. She tells them that besides herself
and Atticus, there are others in the white community who supported
Tom.
BOB EWELL. Although Tom
is found guilty, Bob (and Mayella) are disgraced in the courtroom before most of the
town. He blames Atticus for his embarrassment, and threatens to get even with him. He
confronts Atticus downtown, curses him and spits in his face. He does his best to do
this, but he is eventually thwarted by Boo Radley.
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