Question

Mr. Underwood's editorial defending Tom Robinson is surprising because _____.

he's described as not wanting to be near Negroes
it's a dangerous stance to take at that time
he had been neutral during the trial
he wasn't in the courtroom

Answer 1

The first answer is correct; He's described as not wanting to be near Negroes

Step-by-step explanation:

His disliking to people of color is explained earlier in the book.

(Hope that helps <3)

Answer 2

he's described as not wanting to be near Negroes

Step-by-step explanation:

Mr. Underwood is a character on the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" and he is well described on the novel and all throught the reading that he has a stron dislike and predjudice against african american people, that is why the editorial defending Tom Robinson is surprising since he was anti-negroes.