Chapter 9 of the novel is important because it demonstrates the effect of Attiucs' decision to defend Tom Robinson on his family. The chapter begins with Jem having to fight someone because he had called him a nigger lover.
Atticus shares his views on why he has chose to defend Tom to his children expressing that it is the right thing to do. Atticus also explains to the children that what is different now in his choice is that it has put them at odds with their friends.
The problem is further exacerbated when the family gathers for Christmas dinner at Uncle Jack's. Scout and Francis get into a fight over the same issue and Uncle Jack tells Scout he is disappointed in her. However, she finally gets to tell hi why she had reacted.
The reader also learns from Atticus' point of view that he is most concerned about Scout. Jem is a more calm personality but Atticus knows that Scout has a more impulsive nature and temper.
At the very end Scout discusses how she had overheard her father's conversation. She thinks he meant for her to hear what they had to say. Basically it was because Atticus had hoped to reach Scout through her ease dropping. Scout was known for being nosey.
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