To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 22
How does Jem take the verdict of the trial? Why do you think he responds in the manner in which he does?
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How does Jem take the verdict of the trial? Why do you think he responds in the manner in which he does?
Jem is crying and angry - he thought that the case was clearly in Tom's favor. Jem responds this way because he felt the truth would overcome the prejudice. His innocent optimism was destroyed.
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