to put him in an electric chair
Atticus predicts that Tom will be sent to the electric chair if the appeal is lost because he knows that the racial prejudice in the town will prevent Tom from receiving a fair trial and a just verdict.
Basically, Tom Robinson would be put in jail if he lost his appeal. On a deeper note, this would stand for an example of a lose for the black-white fight for freedom.
He does not believe that he will win the case initially, knowing the prejudices of the judge and jury, but he believes that he could win an appeal, which never comes to be because Tom tried to escape the jail, and was shot down.
At the close of the chapter, it is revealed that Tom Robinson has been convicted of rape. Atticus plans to appeal the verdict and continue to fight for Tom's freedom, believing in his innocence and the importance of standing up for what is right.
He also knew that he would be killed by the racist towns people that night if he did not try to escape. (:
Tom is in the Maycomb County Jail during the time that Atticus faces the mob downtown.
Judge Taylor assigns Atticus to defend Tom Robinson.
Calpurnia accompanies Atticus to Helen Robinson's house to deliver the news of Tom's death.
Atticus realizes he lost the case in "To Kill a Mockingbird" after the jury delivers a guilty verdict despite the clear evidence supporting Tom Robinson's innocence. Atticus knew that the deeply ingrained racism in the community would likely prevail over justice.
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 his final appeal, Atticus challenges the deeply ingrained racism and prejudice in Maycomb by asking the jury to rise above their prejudices and deliver a fair verdict based on evidence. He also challenges the belief that African Americans are inferior to white people, arguing for equality and justice for Tom Robinson. Additionally, Atticus challenges the idea that people should conform to societal expectations at the expense of their own values and principles by defending Tom Robinson despite the backlash he faces.
The court appointed Atticus to defend Tom Robinson. Atticus had aimed to defend him
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.