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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