In chapter 22 Jem cries, railing against the injustice of the verdict. The next day, Maycomb's black population delivers an food to the Finch household. Jem complains that his illusions about Maycomb have been shattered and he thought that these people were the best in the world but having seen the trial he doesn't think so anymore. Miss Maudie points out that there were people who tried to help, like Judge Taylor, who appointed Atticus to the case instead of the regular public defender. In chapter 23 Bob Ewell’s threatens every ones well being except Atticus. Atticus tells Jem and Scout that because he made Ewell look like a fool, Ewell needed to get revenge. Now that Ewell has gotten that vengefulness out of his system, Atticus expects no more trouble. Aunt Alexandra and the children remain worried. Meanwhile, Tom Robinson has been sent to another prison seventy miles away while his appeal winds through the court system. Atticus feels that his client has a good chance of being pardoned. When Scout asks what will happen if Tom loses, Atticus replies that Tom will go to the electric chair, as rape is a capital offense in Alabama.
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