Jem was surprised to learn that a Cunningham was on the jury because the Cunninghams were known to have a deep-rooted sense of community loyalty and were expected to side with the Ewells, who were also poor and from a similar background. It was unexpected for a member of the Cunningham family to show independence and base their decision on the evidence presented in court.
Jem is surprised when he finds out that Atticus allowed a Cunningham to remain on the jury because he knows that the Cunninghams are not favorable towards Tom Robinson or Atticus due to their history of feuding. Jem expected that a Cunningham would automatically be biased against them.
cause he felt like it
Atticus says he allowed Mr. Cunningham to sit on the jury because Cunningham was a good man. Atticus also explained that women couldn't be on the jury because they're too frail, and would probably ask too many questions.
Atticus says he allowed Mr. Cunningham to sit on the jury because Cunningham was a good man. Atticus also explained that women couldn't be on the jury because they're too frail, and would probably ask too many questions.
None of the Cunningham's relatives were on the jury. Did you even read the book?
There were 12 people on the jury in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the character Atticus Finch defended Tom Robinson in court. The jury members who were convinced by the evidence and testimonies in favor of Tom Robinson's innocence included some unnamed members who were swayed by Atticus's arguments and the truthfulness of the defense. Ultimately, despite their efforts, the jury found Tom Robinson guilty due to the prevailing racial prejudice in the community.
A deadlocked jury is one that cannot come to a final agreement on a verdict. If they remain deadlocked, it is declared a mistrial.
what were the pros and cons for the nulification
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the man who takes the longest to be convinced that Tom Robinson is guilty is an elderly juror known as Mr. Cunningham. He is characterized as compassionate and fair-minded, ultimately being swayed by Atticus Finch's strong case and moral conviction.
Atticus Finch put Walter Cunningham Sr. on the jury to appeal to his sense of justice and fairness, hoping that he would see beyond prejudice and make a fair judgment based on the evidence presented, despite the social pressures to convict Tom Robinson. Atticus recognized Walter Cunningham Sr. as a man of integrity who would not be easily swayed by his peers in the community.
According to Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird," the one person on the jury who had trouble agreeing to the guilty verdict was one of the Cunninghams. However, it is not explicitly stated in the book which Cunningham it was.