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Circumstantial evidence is evidence that indirectly suggests someone's guilt, as opposed to direct evidence like eyewitness testimony. In Tom's case, circumstantial evidence such as his fingerprints on the murder weapon and his presence at the crime scene led to his conviction, even though there was no direct proof that he committed the crime.
The main circumstantial evidence used to convict Tom Robinson in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is the testimony of Mayella Ewell, who accuses him of raping her. Additionally, the fact that Tom is a black man accused of a crime against a white woman in a racially charged society also plays a significant role in his conviction. Other factors include the physical injuries on Mayella's body and the biased perceptions and prejudices of the jury and community.
Tom Robinson's left hand was crippled after an accident as a child. Mayella Ewell's injuries were clustered on the right side of her face, implying a left-handed person beat her. There is no medical evidence of the crime, a there wasn't even a doctor called for her. Just the color of his dark skin could even be considered evidence to the racist jury.
Circumstantial evidence refers to evidence that suggests a fact is true without directly proving it. In Tom's trial, circumstantial evidence may include witness testimony, physical evidence, or other indirect evidence that may point to Tom's guilt or innocence but does not provide direct proof of his involvement in the crime.
Much like the black hole, (in space, not on Tom), we can only presume gayness in light of circumstantial evidence. Although there are no clear "pictures" of pole smoking, there seems to be a conspicuous absence of evidence of heterosexual behavior.
During his testimony, Tom Robinson presented the fact that Mayella Ewell had invited him inside the house to help her with tasks on previous occasions. He also provided evidence that he did not harm Mayella and that he was physically unable to have committed the crime due to his disability.
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.
Yes, Tom Robinson is openly gay. He has been a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community, both as a musician and an activist, and his work often addresses issues related to sexual orientation and identity.
Tom Robinson is left-handed, as described in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." This detail becomes crucial during the trial scene when it is revealed that the bruises on Mayella Ewell's face were likely inflicted by someone who used their left hand, incriminating her own father, Bob Ewell, in the assault. This fact challenges the credibility of Mayella and Bob Ewell's testimonies, ultimately influencing the outcome of the trial.
No, his right hand was crippled. Yes it was. Recall that Atticus demonstrated Bob Ewell to be left-handed, and then used that as evidence to show Ewell could have done it, and similar evidence showed that Tom couldn't have, because that evidence was that his left was crippled.
Tom Robinson is found guilty by the all-white jury, despite strong evidence proving his innocence. The racial prejudice of the jury members leads to an unjust verdict.
Helen Robinson is the name of Tom Robinson's wife.