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Judge Taylor asks Atticus to take the Tom Robinson case on page 101 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Judge Taylor assigns Atticus to defend Tom Robinson.
The judge, Judge Taylor, assigns the Robinson case to Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird." He appoints Atticus to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman.
Judge Taylor specifically assigned Tom Robinson's case to Atticus Finch because he knew that Atticus was a fair and just lawyer who would provide an ethical defense for Tom. Additionally, Judge Taylor understood that Atticus was willing to take on such a controversial case without letting personal biases interfere with his representation.
Judge Taylor chose Atticus to defend Tom Robinson because he knew Atticus was a fair and respected lawyer in the community. Despite the racial tensions in Maycomb, Judge Taylor believed that Atticus would provide a competent and ethical defense for Tom.
Miss Maudie pointed out that judge Taylor appointed Atticius to the case to help Tom Robinson. He rathered Atticus instead of the regular public defender.
Mrs. Maudie explained that Judge Taylor assigned Atticus to defend Tom Robinson because he knew that Atticus would give Tom a fair trial and do his best to help him. Judge Taylor respected Atticus's integrity and believed he would give Tom the best chance at a fair trial, despite the racial prejudices in Maycomb.
Judge Taylor visited Atticus Finch at home to inform him that he had been assigned to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. The judge chose Atticus for the case because he believed him to be a fair and principled lawyer who would provide a vigorous defense for Tom.
Atticus had to take the case because Judge Taylor assigned it to him.
Yes, Scout finds comfort in the fact that Judge Taylor appointed her father, Atticus, to defend Tom Robinson because it shows that the judge trusts and respects Atticus's abilities as a lawyer. It also demonstrates that the judge is aware of the significance of the case and is committed to ensuring a fair trial for Tom.
Calpurnia takes Atticus to Finch's Landing to meet with Aunt Alexandra and Uncle Jack before the trial.
Judge Taylor assigns Atticus Finch to defend Tom Robinson, knowing that Atticus is the most fair and competent lawyer in town. He also tries to run a fair trial by doing his best to maintain order in the courtroom and ensure that everyone has a chance to be heard. However, he is limited in how much he can help due to the prevailing racial prejudices in the community.
The judge appoints Atticus to the case as the defendant's pro bono (free) attorney because the judge realizes Atticus is the best lawyer in the county to give the man a truly active defense. Atticus takes the case because he believes that Tom Robinson is innocent and he would like to see justice done. He is unhappy with the way blacks are treated in general.