Question

How did helen robinson respond to the bad news atticus brought? (from to kill a mockingbird)

Answer 1

There is a quote that accurately portrays the mood when Helen discovers her husbands fate:
 "Scout," said Dill, "She just fell down in the dirt. Just fell down in the dirt, like a giant with a big foot just came along and stepped on her. Just ump-" Dills fat foot hit the ground. "Like you'd step on an ant."

Helen was very upset about Toms death.