Question
A) What is Mr. Lyte's general attitude towards people
without as much wealth as himself? B) Why do you think
Mr. Lyte is shocked by the judge's decision that Johnny
Tremain is innocent?
Answer
A) Mr. Lyte has a condescending attitude towards people without as much wealth as himself. B) Mr. Lyte is shocked by the judge's decision that Johnny Tremain is innocent because he believes that people of lower social status should not be given the same rights as those of higher social status.