Miss Maudie explains to the children why there is still hope for the people of Maycomb. Explain what she means when they are the ones that just sentenced Tom Robinson to his death.

Chapter please?

Around Chapter 24.

Miss Maudie is addressing Atticus' role in Tom Robinson's defense and cites that even though Tom was found guilty.... there was a faction in the town that believed in his innocence and supports racial justice. Miss Maudie wants Scout to understand that justice might only begin with a handful of people.... but that over time, more people can be reached. Atticus opened the subject, and through him and the people who support him.... hope lives on.