To Kill a Mockingbird

To kill a Mockingbird

In chapter 23, what does Atticus mean by "We usually get the juries we deserve"

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Personal racial bias is more important than civil duty. Atticus feels the court is special but unfortunately the all white jury is not. Maycomb is a racist place and gets the type of jury that it deserves.

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