Answer:
it intensifies the heroic stature of the subject and to serve as decoration.
Explanation:
for example “…its crackling roots blazed and hissed – as a blacksmith plunges a glowing ax or adze in an ice-cold bath and the metal screeches steam and its temper hardens – that's the iron's strength – so the eye of Cyclops sizzled round that stake.”
The attitude of the author
Answer:
People support his actions and respect his courage. They just don't have their own courage to speak up for justice. Atticus's views towards the blacks in the community are not socially acceptable, however, so people criticize him for these "bad" attitudes or risk being lumped in with him themselves.
Explanation:
Atticus defending Tom Robinson was unacceptable in the town of Maycomb.
People respected him because he stood up for what he believed was right.
He believed that the court was the only place what provided equal justice but it didn't. He had real courage to do something that other people were scared of
the south african government was In favor of democratic elections
