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Tom Robinson had to climb over a fence that was about eight feet tall.

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What happens once Tom Robinson is found guilty?

Tom Robinson was moved to a jail in Abbottsville and he tried to run away. As he tried to climb the fence, the guards shot him 17 times.


Who kills Tom Robinson in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

When Tom Robinson was in jail he tried to climb the fence and run but was shot. They thought this was unusual because he was shot 17 times and died a painfull death. (probably because he was colored).


Who killed Tom Robinson in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

He was shot by some guards while trying to escape from jail but was metaphorically killed by Bob Ewell who sent him to prison to cover up his daughter's mistake


How did tom get short To Kill a Mockingbird?

If you mean 'shot', Tom begun to run away and to climb over a fence, the guards then shot him as he was trying to run away.


Why did Tom run for the fence?

In "To Kill A Mockingbird," Tom Robinson gives up all hope for acquittal for a crime he did not commit. As a result, he attempts to escape by running toward a fence in a well lighted area, in full view of the guards. It implies the possibility that Tom wanted to die.


How does Tom Robinson escape from the jail in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Tom tries to escape because he believes that there is no hope for his acquittal. (state of being found or proved not guilty) Tom thinks irrational because of fear, and tries to escape a horrible death. (the electric chair) What Tom didn't realize was that he would die whether he tried to escape or if he stayed put.


What did tom say about how often he came inside the fence that was different from mayellas testimony?

Tom Robinson said he passed by Mayella Ewell's house every day on his way to work, but Mayella testified that this wasn't the case and that he only came inside the fence on the day of the alleged assault.


How does tom die in To Kill a Mockingbird?

In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tom Robinson died when he tried climbing the prison fence and was shot 17 times by the guards.In the movie, Tom Robinson tried escaping when they were taking him to jail and the policeman had "bad aim" and ended up killing him instead of supposedly trying to wound him.


When Atticus reveals that tom has died what was the most significant difference in the descripton of what happend to tom from the book?

In the book "To Kill a Mockingbird," Atticus tells Scout that Tom Robinson was shot and killed while trying to escape from prison. However, in the movie adaptation, it is suggested that Tom was shot multiple times by prison guards while attempting to climb over a fence. This difference in the portrayal of Tom's death highlights the brutality of the situation and adds a sense of tragedy to the scene.


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.


Explain briefly how Tom Robinson was killed?

Tom Robinson was shot and killed while attempting to escape from prison. He was shot multiple times by prison guards after climbing over a fence during his exercise period. Despite being innocent of the crime he was accused of, Tom faced discrimination and prejudice which ultimately led to his wrongful conviction and death.


When was Tom Robinson - athlete - born?

Tom Robinson - athlete - was born in 1938.