Friendship and trust are explored in the novel through various character's interactions with one another during particularly adverse situations. Miss Maudie displays her friendship and trust by supporting the Finch family before and after the controversial trial of Tom Robinson. She is quick to encourage Jem following the trial and stands up for Atticus' decision to defend Tom during the missionary circle. Jem and Scout's relationship with Dill also demonstrates friendship and trust.They not...
Friendship and trust are explored in the novel through various character's interactions with one another during particularly adverse situations. Miss Maudie displays her friendship and trust by supporting the Finch family before and after the controversial trial of Tom Robinson. She is quick to encourage Jem following the trial and stands up for Atticus' decision to defend Tom during the missionary circle. Jem and Scout's relationship with Dill also demonstrates friendship and trust. They not only play together but also get themselves into several precarious situations. The three children trust each other and stick up for one another whenever threatened with punishment. Jem is quick to deny the fact that they are acting out Boo's life story, and Dill lies to the adults after they raid the Radley's yard.
Other members of Maycomb's community portray the themes of friendship and trust throughout the novel. Sheriff Tate and some locals visit Atticus' home to warn him about the Old Sarum bunch, and Walter Cunningham's friendship with Atticus allows him to see the error in his actions. Boo also seeks to gain the children's friendship by giving them gifts in the knothole of his tree and comes to their defense when they are attacked by Bob Ewell. Harper Lee uses the character's friendship and trust towards one another to illustrate the small town, intimate setting of Maycomb.
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