The ordinary meaning of nap is to doze off during the day. The secondary meaning is to be offguard. Hence the phrase Catch them napping . Flying by the nap of the earth refers to the practice of flying low to the earth (undetected by radar) to catch the enemy by surprise (or napping).
the tribunes The Tribunes were elected representatives that protected the plebeians from mistreatment. The Tribunes attended meetings of the consuls or Senate in an attempt to bring justice to the plebeians.
I don't believe Atticus is. Tom Robinson, the black man he is defending, is seen as the mockingbird. Atticus is protecting him due to his own morals, despite the prejudice pre â¦ sent in Maycomb County. Atticus believes that Tom deserves a fair defence, and goes out of his way to make sure that is what he is given.