Changes gradually appears in the life of Scout and Jem because Atticus defends a black man, Tom Robinson. They are really getting into the world in which racial prejudice decides. At school, Cecil Jacobs makes fun of Atticus defending African American. In Finch's Landing, Francis calls Atticus "nigger-lover" so Scout beats him up. The neighbor, Mrs. Dubose says nasty things about Atticus and Jem destroyed her garden. Cunningham, once friend of Atticus, appears in front of him to attack Tom Robinson. He may have hurt Atticus if Scout weren't there.
Everyone shows aggressive hostility toward Atticus defending of a black man. I think that is so sad. Scout and Jem are on Atticus' side but they hurt a lot too because they like Atticus. No one wants to love to hear people cussing about someone he or she loves. Jem destroying Mrs Dubose's garden is kind of outrageous but this is because Jem cherishes Atticus a lot. I guess Maycomb people thinks Atticus is a traitor. They liked him all right but they cannot forgive him for defending a black person because they believe him that he will be on their side.
There is a good Japanese proverb about this situation. "The more you cherish that person, the more hatred you have once you start to hate him or her".
Maycomb's people are sad people but understandable.
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