Question

Although atticus did not want his children in court, he defends jem's right to know what has happened. explain, in your own words, atticus's reasons for this. (look at the speech beginning, “this is their home, sister”.

Answer 1

He defends Jem because Atticus believes his children should be ought to know what goes in the court just like all the other people in Maycomb. Just as all of Maycomb's children know about the gossip from their parents, Atticus wants his children to find out the truth face front.