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This is a mistake because by saying this Tom is taking pity on Mayella, this is suggesting that Tom is "higher" or greater than Mayella. In that time frame, blacks were never to be greater than whites.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agobecause black people aren't suppose to feel sorry for white people, back then white people were "superior" over blacks and black people were looked down upon, and for a black person to feel sorry for a white person is like the worst thing
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∙ 12y agoHe is black and they think he shouldn't feel sorry for her
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∙ 11y agobecause Tom is a negro and everyone in Maycomb didn't like him
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What miatake does tom make when mrgilmer is asking him to explain why he helped mayella?
Tom says that he felt sorry for her. A black man is not "supposed" to feel sorry for a white woman.
Why did Tom Robinson do all those chores for Mayella?
Because he feels mighty sorry for her. (although black men aren't meant to feel sorry for whites.)
What does Tom say to Mr Gilmer that makes the crowd angry in to kill a mokingbird?
Tom Robinson told Mr. Gilmer that he felt sorry for Mayella Ewell.
What mistake does tom make when mr gilmer is asking to explain why he helped mayella?
The mistake that tom makes when Mr. Gilmer asked him to explain why he helped mayella was him responding by saying he felt sorry for her.
What does Tom Robinson do that makes the jury and spectators angry?
He said that he felt sorry for Mayella Ewell.
Why was tom statemant about feeling sorry for mayella considered a mistake?
because how she was poor and her dad treated her like he does.
What did mr Ewell and mayella claim?
Mr. Ewell claimed that Tom Robinson assaulted his daughter, Mayella, and that he witnessed the incident. Mayella claimed that Tom Robinson attacked and raped her while she was alone in her home.
According to her story what does mayella ask tom to chop up for her?
Mayella had Tom chop different things on different days over a period of months. One time it was wood, another time a type of dresser. Tom did the chores because Blacks could not refuse a White woman, and because he felt sorry for her.
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 does Tom Robinson say Mayella did to him?
She made a completely ridiculous claim that Tom, who has a crippled left arm, snuck up on her, started strangling her with one hand, and threw her to the ground. He then allegedly got on top of her, started beating up the wrong side of her body, and raped her. This is the equivalent of saying a guy in a wheelchair kicked a man to death.
Did tom Robinson show bravery?
Yes, Tom Robinson showed bravery by maintaining his innocence in the face of false accusations and during his trial. He also showed courage by trying to escape from prison, knowing the risks involved.
What was Tom Robinsons mistake on the witness stand?
When he said that he felt bad for her it hurt him because it showed that he didnt know his "place"
