Out of these examples I think that the irony in Atticus losing, and getting gifts is the most significant. The reason why I think this irony is so important is because it doesn't seem so ironic to me. It becomes very distinct if you really understand the situation and all of its facets. Atticus is a strongly praised lawyer and community activist, and he decided to sacrifice it all for his own morality. Atticus knew he was losing his friends and his rank, but he nevertheless chose to defend Tom Robinson. Not only did Atticus defend Tom, he, without even thinking about it, defended him thoroughly and to the best of his capacity. I don't think Atticus has been celebrated for losing, for defying the ordinary, and for being a respectable person.
<span>fog slowly rising from the surface of the pond.</span>
He remained there.
I think that's it because the rest is a non-essential clause and then a prepositional phrase.
