During his conversation with Heck Tate, Atticus brushes off Heck’s concern that something bad might happen once Tom Robinson is moved to the Maycomb jail. He says, “Don’t be foolish, Heck. This is Maycomb” (194). Later, Atticus repeats this sentiment on page 196, when he tells Jem and Scout, “No, we don’t have mobs and that nonsense in Maycomb.” What do these lines reveal about Atticus? Do you think Atticus is wise to think this way about Maycomb and its inhabitants? Why or why not?