Ch 24/25: Explain the Mrs. Merriweather’s quote "I tell you there are some good but misguided people in this town.” What is she talking about? (Nic)

Mrs. Merriweather means that some people living in Maycomb are kind hearted, but they just don’t have the best sense of judgement. The Ladies are talking about different people from around town, such as Helen Robinson and Brother Hutson when Mrs. Merriweather says this. Whether it’s because of a bad upbringing or education, some people just can’t make good decisions for themselves or others. Mrs. Merriweather also states that “Some of ‘em in this town thought they were doing right.” (Lee 265) This shows that these people really are misguided and that they may think that they’re making the right decision, when they really aren’t. Sometimes people can be good at heart, but not really show it, and that is what Mrs. Merriweaqther is trying to say here.