To Kill a Mockingbird

what is the meaning of this tone?

he unbuttoned his vest, unbuttoned his collar, loosened his tie and took off his coat. he never loosened a scrap of his clothing until he undressed at bedtime...... atticus put his hands in his pockets and as he returned to the jury...........(271)

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Atticus wanted to diffuse the tension in the court room. He wanted to lessen the formality of his job as to connect better with the jury.