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.
(ch 9). Atticus feels that Tom Robinson deserves the best defense possible. Although Atticus was assigned to defend Tom Robinson, he is planning to give him a good defense. He understands that Tom is not likely to win, no matter how well he defends him.He knows that the color barrier is just too strong.Yet Atticus believes the only moral thing to do is to defend Tom to the best of his ability.e understands that Tom is not likely to win, no matter how well he defends him. He knows that the color barrier is just too strong. Yet Atticus believes the only moral thing to do is to defend Tom to the best of his ability.