She has seen her father at his best, at his moments of greatest challenge. This is what the night in front of the mob was like, as it was when Atticus was shooting the mad dog. These were moments of Atticus' life that she didn't know would exist. Each one revealed parts of his character. She learns of Atticus' humility and humbleness through these experiences. She also learns of his strengths. She learns of how the town depends and relies on Atticus to protect and defend them physically, emotionally and morally. Atticus is always the man who for the town stands in between good and evil.
This time, she is realizing that he has been the one to deal with defending Tom Robinson's trial, knowing that it was ill-founded. She is realizing that no matter how hard Atticus works, it feels like little achievement. This comes very clear when Tom is shot.
Alexandra too realizes that Atticus can never do enough for this town and it kills her to know that.
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