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Mayella Ewells accused Tom Robinson, the defendant of the case, of raping her. For those of you who don't know what rape is, it's when someone sexually assaults someone else for no apparent reason.
Wrong, rape is "an assault by a person involving sexual intercourse with another person without that person's consent".
What else can I help you with?
What did Tom do to get put in jail?
He was accused of raping Mayella Ewell.
Who accused Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Mayella Ewell accused Tom Robinson of raping her in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
What really happened between mayella and tom?
Mayella Ewell falsely accused Tom Robinson, a black man, of raping her. In reality, Mayella tried to seduce Tom, and when her father caught her, she accused Tom to cover up her actions and protect her reputation. Tom was innocent, but due to the racial prejudice of the time, he was found guilty and ultimately killed.
What is the crime that Tom Robinson is accused of?
Mayella Ewell flirted and tried to seduce Tom Robinson. Unfortunately, her dad caught her and he was enraged that his white daughter was seducing a black man. That's why they blamed Tom Robinson. Back then, in society, it was shameful for blacks and whites to be together.
Why was tom so scared of being accused of hurting mayella?
Tom was scared of being accused because he is black and they(in that time period) can kill him.
Who was the only person who was ever friendly to mayella Ewell?
Ironically, probably Tom Robinson was the only person who was nice to Mayella. But she accused him of a horrendous crime.
Who accused tom Robinson of attacking and raping a white woman?
Mayella Ewell accused Tom Robinson of attacking and raping her. She claimed that he forced himself on her while he was helping her with chores.
Who was the probably only person who was ever friendly to mayella Ewell?
Ironically, probably Tom Robinson was the only person who was nice to Mayella. But she accused him of a horrendous crime.
Why would you not like to be Tom robinsons?
Because: • he is accused of raping mayella which he didn't do as it was a cover up for bob ewell, mayellas father , for beating mayella. • he is discriminated as he is black
Why was Tom given a death sentence?
He was accused of sexually assaulting Mayella Ewell. Rape is a capital offense in Alabama.
Who is the black man in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Tom Robinson is the black man accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a white woman.
In To Kill a Mockingbird whom does Atticus defend in court?
Tom RobinsonHe defended Tom Robinson, an innocent man accused of taking advantage of Mayella Ewell.
