How Does Jem React to the Verdict?
After the Verdict, Jem Leaves the Courtroom Stunned, Angry, and Crying. .. . Atticus Tells Jem Not to Be Disheartened Because He Will Appeal Tom's Case, and...
After the verdict, Jem leaves the courtroom stunned, angry, and crying. ... Atticus tells Jem not to be disheartened because he will appeal Tom's case, and they stand a much better chance of winning on appeal.
How does Jem feel about the verdict?
Jem is greatly affected by the guilty verdict and believes that Tom's sentence is unfair. He is crossing into adulthood, and Miss Maudie now serves him from the big cake.
What does Jem say after the verdict?
Jem cries when he hears the verdict. He looks up at his father and says, “It ain't right, Atticus.” Scout herself remains in a stunned silence.