Why does Lee use Miss Maudie to explain Atticus' role in the community?

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Chapter 22

Asked by Tom Smith on 10/29/2013 9:08 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 10/29/2013 9:53 PM

Answered by Aslan on 10/29/2013 9:53 PM

Miss Maudie represents a sober look at the town and Atticus's role in it. She is both empathetic and fair,

"I simply want to tell you that there are some men in this world who were born to do our unpleasant jobs for us. Your father's one of them." (ch 22)