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Why does Atticus bring up the fact that tom Robinson had been in trouble before?
Atticus brings up Tom Robinson's previous trouble with the law to show that it does not make him guilty of the current crime he is being accused of. Atticus wants to emphasize that past actions should not influence the judgment of the current case.
What according to atticus is the crime that has been?
Atticus Finch believes that the crime committed in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" is the societal injustice of racism and prejudice. He argues that the wrongful conviction of Tom Robinson is a result of the town's deeply ingrained racial biases.
What does Atticus say about the tom Robinson case?
Atticus believes in the innocence of Tom Robinson and is committed to defending him to the best of his abilities because he sees it as a matter of justice and morality. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity and dignity in the face of societal prejudice and injustice.
Does Atticus say that kissing tom was a crime?
No, Atticus does not say that kissing Tom was a crime. In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Tom Robinson is wrongfully accused of raping Mayella Ewell, not of kissing her. Atticus defends Tom in court against the false charges.
Is it true or false that Tom Robinson is found not guilty for raping Mayella?
False. Tom Robinson was found guilty (even though he was not) and was sent to prison. Although Atticus proves that Tom could not have committed the crime of which he has been accused, he is nonetheless found guilty due to the overwhelmingly racist social codes of the day. He panics in prison, attempting to escape, and it shot by the guards, who kill him by shooting to kill rather than in the leg to stop him from running further.
Who was Atticus defending as a lawyer and why?
Atticus decides to defend Tom Robinson, who is negro. It causes controversy because white people back then were so unbelievably ignorant that they wanted to pretty much say that Tom was guilty of a crime he didn't commit without a fair trial. Atticus wants to honor the law and is unbiased in helping Tom.
Why did all the blacks on the balcony stood up as a sign of respect for Atticus?
When Atticus passed, the black people wanted to show respect for Atticus because they wanted to thank him for trying to save Tom Robinson. Even though Tom was charged as guilty, Atticus did his best to try and save him. No one agreed with Atticus, and at one part, some townspeople even tried to kill him, but he never gave up.
What does jem expect the virdict to be?
Not guilty, Jem has been following the case intently and knows the rational verdict would be guilty as there is reasonable doubt about Tom Robinson perpetrating the crime
What crime does Atticus say Mayella feels guilt for?
Atticus suggests that Mayella feels guilty about breaking a rigid societal code by making advances towards Tom Robinson, a black man. This goes against the deeply ingrained racial prejudices of the community, causing her to feel conflicted and ultimately leading to her false accusations against Tom.
Why did Jem think the jury would acquit tom?
Jem believed the evidence was in Tom's favor, showing he couldn't have committed the crime. Additionally, he had faith in the justice system and hoped the jury would see past their bias to deliver a fair verdict.
Is the defendant innocent or not guilty of the crime they are accused of?
The defendant is not guilty of the crime they are accused of.
What according to atticus made mayella pin the crime on tom?
Atticus believed that Mayella falsely accused Tom Robinson of a crime because she was afraid of the consequences of her actions. He thought that Mayella was pressured by the expectations and assumptions of the society she lived in, which led her to blame an innocent man rather than face the truth about her own mistakes.
