Miss Maudie tells Jem that “things are never as bad as they seem." What reasons does she give for this view?

In Chapter 22, Miss Maudie sits down with the children and consoles them after Atticus loses the court case. While they are eating cake, Miss Maudie tells Jem not to fret because things are never as bad as they seem. Jem is extremely upset and is jaded with the community members of Maycomb. Jem mentions that he wishes the entire county was as noble as Atticus, and Maudie tells him that he would be surprised how many folks actually are. Miss Maudie explains to Jem that the entire African American community supported Tom Robinson, as well as people like the Finches. She mentions that Heck Tate and Judge Taylor both supported Tom Robinson. Maudie explains to Jem that Judge Taylor chose Atticus to defend Tom Robinson instead of Maxwell Green. Judge Taylor knew that Atticus would defend Tom honorably and make the jury contemplate for an extended period of time. Miss Maudie tells Jem that although Atticus did not win the trial, the community of Maycomb made small progress towards racial equality.