If this is for mockingbird: its because someone tried to break into his house.
Judge Taylor has a shotgun on his lap to protect himself and his family from potential threats. He is aware of the racial tension in the town and wants to be prepared to defend his household if necessary.
Because he heard a noise at the rear of his house
Judge Taylor has a shotgun in his lap as a precaution against any potential danger during the trial. He knows the tense racial climate in Maycomb and wants to ensure the safety of everyone in the courtroom. This action shows his awareness of the potential for violence and his determination to maintain order.
The judge in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is Judge Taylor. He presides over the trial of Tom Robinson in the novel.
Robert Love Taylor - judge - died in 1987.
Robert Love Taylor - judge - was born in 1899.
his house was broken into by bob Ewell. when Mrs. Ewell returned, she saw a shotgun in his hand Jude Taylor's wife was NOT Mrs.Ewell. It was in fact Mrs.Taylor that returned to see the gun in his lap.
His house had been broken into by Bob EwellBob Ewell came to his house, thinking no one was at home, and was meaning to vandalize it, but their dog was at home with Judge Taylor.
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The simile that the author uses to describe Judge Taylor is "like a sleepy old shark."
Judge Taylor is the presiding judge during Tom Robinson's trial in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". He is portrayed as a fair and impartial judge who listens to the evidence presented during the trial. Judge Taylor shows respect for Atticus Finch and runs a courtroom focused on justice.
The author describes Judge Taylor with a "thin lipped" smile.
Here Comes The Judge was created in 1968.