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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.
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∙ 11y agoHe needed Tom to stand up, that way he could show the Jury that Tom could not use his left arm. Earlier Atticus asked Mr. Ewell which hand he wrote with and he asnwered his left. This way Atticus could show the Jury that Tom could not have raped Mayella because he can not use his left arm.
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∙ 10y agoAtticus has Tom Robinson stand to prove his innocence. Due to Tom Robinson's stature, he was incapable of punching the opposing variable talked about in court due to the twelve inches of difference between each of his arms.
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∙ 12y agoAtticus has Tom Stand up because his left arm is 12 inches shorter than his right. There for he could not have punched he that hard to leave a mark and probably not reach.
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∙ 12y agoAtticus asks Tom Robinson to stand in courtroom because he wants Mayella to identify him as the man that raped her. He wants to make sure she is clear about who he is.
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Who were Atticus' witnesses?
Atticus' witnesses in the trial of Tom Robinson were Sheriff Heck Tate, Bob Ewell, Mayella Ewell, Tom Robinson, and Atticus himself. Each witness provided their testimony to support their side of the case.
In To Kill a Mockingbird who gives the Tom Robinson case to Atticus?
Judge Taylor assigns Atticus to defend Tom Robinson.
What new information does scout learn about tom Robinson's case?
The court appointed Atticus to defend Tom Robinson. Atticus had aimed to defend him
Who helps out tom's Robinson?
atticus finch
Who is Atticus asked to represent?
Tom Robinson
Who goes with Atticus to Helen Robinsion's house to tell her Tom's dead?
Calpurnia accompanies Atticus to Helen Robinson's house to deliver the news of Tom's death.
What was the last thing tom Robinson told atticus in to kill a mockingbird?
The last thing Tom Robinson said to Atticus in "To Kill a Mockingbird" was, "Goodnight, sir." This was in response to Atticus thanking him after the trial.
Who do you think will be Atticus's only witness?
Tom Robinson.
What is the Reaction of the black race after tom robinson's trial in To Kill a Mockingbird?
They first stand up in the courthouse to show Atticus respect, then they are grateful of the job that Atticus did and send him food and gifts.
Why does Atticus's defense of tom Robinson fails?
there in a rascist town and tom is black
What is Atticus' client's name in to kill a mockingbird?
Atticus' client's name in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is Tom Robinson. He is a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, and Atticus defends him in court.
What does tom robinson's dad send Atticus?
Tom Robinson's dad sends Atticus a chicken as a gesture of appreciation for defending his son in court. It is a sign of gratitude for Atticus's efforts to seek justice for Tom in a difficult and unjust trial.
