Why isn't Atticus going to win in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Answer 1

Atticus' defense failed because the members of the jury didn't want to convict a white person over a black even with the logic there to support his innocence. If Tom never said "I felt sorry for her," when he was talking about Maybell, then Atticus's defense may have succeded. But back then, no bunch of white men on a jury would say Tom is innocent when he "felt sorry" for a white woman. When he says that, it almost implies that he was better then her and he could feel sorry for her. But in that time a black man should never feel sorry for a white woman because the white woman would always be viewed as better then the black man, no matter what.

Answer 2

Atticus Finch doesn't win the case in "To Kill a Mockingbird" because the jury is biased due to racial prejudice during that time period. Despite presenting a strong defense and evidence of Tom Robinson's innocence, the jury's decision is influenced by the prevailing racist attitudes in the community.

Answer 3

yes he did lose the case.... even tho it wasnt rele tom Robinson who raped mayela(her father hit her) he was still found guilty because he was black...... so in the end Atticus Finch lost the case

Answer 4

The town is extremely racist and they will choose Ewell over Tom Robinson no matter how much evidence is stacked against Bob Ewell.

Answer 5

Racial discriminations in the south. Basically a black mans word can't be taken against 2 white peoples word especially in the deep south they were.

Answer 6

His children get hurt in the end of the book and could have died, if it weren't for Boo Radley who stabbed Mr. Ewell. Atticus could have prevented this.

Answer 7

false testimony from the young girl... and prejudice.

Answer 8

Yes he does fail, but Tom Robinson is actually innocent but due to racism towards black people, Tom was convicted.

Answer 9

Yes he does fail, but Tom Robinson is actually innocent however due to racism towards black people, Tom was convicted.