Question

2. What do you think Atticus means when he says he is “in favor of Southern womanhood as much as anybody, but not for preserving polite fiction at the expense of human life”? How could his comments relate to Tom Robinson’s court case?

Answer 1

Atticus who is a lawyer is true to his profession and he is referring to the fiction of Tom Robinson's guilt.

Step-by-step explanation:

Atticus Finch is a character from the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' who is a lawyer by profession written by Harper Lee. Atticus is having a conversation with her sister Alexandra when he states that he believes in justice, and for him being true and loyal to his words is more important than any kind of tradition.

When Atticus said this, he was referring to Tom Robinson's guilt and whether he really raped a woman or he was just being innocent.

Answer 2

When Atticus tells his sister that he is in favor of Southern womanhood, he is saying that he sympathizes with her desire to maintain a positive reputation. However, he is not willing to preserve "polite fiction" at the expense of human life.

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