Tom ran because he was afraid.
He was afraid of being in court for something that he didn't even do.
.. although he is in court when he gets asked this question.
Atticus asks Tom why he ran because he wants to understand Tom's actions and gain insight into how Tom perceives the situation. Atticus believes in giving everyone a fair chance to explain themselves and wants to ensure that Tom's perspective is heard in the courtroom.
Tom Robinson replies that he ran because he was scared and panicked. He knew that he would be accused of a crime he did not commit and feared the consequences, especially given the racial prejudice of the town.
Mayella became angry with Atticus when he questioned her because she felt humiliated and defensive. Atticus was challenging her version of events during the trial, which made Mayella uncomfortable and angry. She may have also felt frustrated by the fact that Atticus was exposing the truth behind her false accusations.
Judge Taylor asks Atticus to take the Tom Robinson case on page 101 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Scout asks Atticus what a "whore-lady" is, as she heard it from Francis while they were fighting. She is confused by the term and wants Atticus to explain it to her.
Just about the time Scout decides that she prefers the company of men, Atticus interrupts the meeting with the news that Tom Robinson has been killed in an attempted escape. In the kitchen, Atticus asks Calpurnia to accompany him to give the news to Tom's wife, Helen.
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Atticus was showing the Ewell was left handed and that he could have beaten Mayella.
Atticus asks Tom to catch a glass cup to test his injured arm's mobility and strength. This incident symbolizes Atticus's respect for Tom's dignity and humanity, challenging racist attitudes that dehumanize black individuals. It also shows Atticus's belief in fairness and justice for all, regardless of race.
Tom is in the Maycomb County Jail during the time that Atticus faces the mob downtown.
Atticus has Tom Robinson stand up in court to show that he is not physically capable of committing the crime he is accused of. By revealing Tom's disability to the jury, Atticus hopes to plant doubt in their minds about Tom's guilt and challenge the credibility of the prosecution's case.
Calpurnia's note to Atticus says that Tom Robinson has been given the death penalty and that there is trouble at the jail. She asks him to come to the jailhouse to help protect Tom from a lynch mob.
Judge Taylor assigns Atticus to defend Tom Robinson.