Final answer:
Atticus and Dolphus Raymond both indicate that societal expectations and racial prejudices influenced the jury's decision in Tom Robinson's trial, highlighting the impact of racism within the legal system. Therfore, the correct option is b. Both suggest the jury was influenced by societal expectations.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks how Atticus' remark to Jem about the conviction of Tom Robinson is similar to Dolphus Raymond's comment in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. The similarity lies in their recognition of racism's impact on the jury's decision-making process. Both Atticus and Dolphus Raymond suggest that the jury was not solely influenced by the evidence but rather by societal expectations and the racism entrenched within the community.
Atticus explains that the jury's decision was a result of their ingrained racial prejudices rather than factual evidence, while Dolphus Raymond pointed out that the town's white population upheld racist attitudes that influenced their perception and, ultimately, the legal outcomes for Black individuals. Hence, the correct answer is option b: Both suggest the jury was influenced by societal expectations.