Scout declares that “Maycomb was itself again” in this chapter. In what ways is Maycomb the same as it was before the Tom Robinson trial? In what ways is it different?

In chapter 27, Scout says that by the end of October their normal routines returned and the citizens of Maycomb resumed their regular, everyday affairs. Maycomb had always been a slow-moving, tired town and the people were relatively friendly. During the Tom Robinson trial, the pace of life sped up and the majority of people were annoyed that Atticus chose to valiantly defend a black man. People came from out of town to watch the trial and Tom Robinson's fate became a popular subject. Members of the community did not hesitate to disclose their negative feelings regarding Atticus, and Maycomb's ugly prejudice was on display. Immediately after the trial, the citizens discussed its outcome and were still interested in Atticus's affairs. By the end of October, the majority of citizens stopped discussing the trial, and they resumed their normal routines.
Despite the calm, slow-moving nature of the town, certain things irrevocably changed since the trial. Bob Ewell holds a grudge against everyone involved in the case and the children have become aware of the overt prejudiced nature of their small town. Scout begins to notice the hypocrisy in her community and is no longer deceived by her neighbors' friendly attitudes. Atticus's perception as a morally-upright man with integrity is validated, and Tom Robinson's family continues to suffer after his tragic death.