Why is tom robinsons left arm important to his defense in to kill a mockingbird?

Answer 1

one reason is because during the case they said that Mayella was beaten on her right side. which when you punch someone, you would need to use your left hand. this shows that Tom could not have beaten her with his left hand because he could not use it. One piece of evidence proving him innocent

Answer 2

Tom Robinson's left arm is important to his defense in "To Kill a Mockingbird" because it is physically disabled, rendering it unlikely that he could have committed the crime he's accused of, which involves overpowering and assaulting Mayella Ewell. This detail highlights the injustice of the trial and serves as a key piece of evidence pointing to Tom's innocence.

Answer 3

Tom's left arm been caught in a machine when he was a boy and was rendered useless. Therefore he could not have strangle the girl he was accused of raping because the marks where clearly made by both hands on either side of the neck.

Answer 4

the bruises made on Mayella's face would have had to be made by someone using their left hand because they were on the right side of her face.

Answer 5

tom's left hand was crush by a cotton gin as a young boy