He also knew that he would be killed by the racist towns people that night if he did not try to escape. (:
Judge Taylor chose Atticus to defend Tom Robinson because he knew Atticus was a fair and respected lawyer in the community. Despite the racial tensions in Maycomb, Judge Taylor believed that Atticus would provide a competent and ethical defense for Tom.
Atticus explains that Tom's attempted escape was likely due to his fear of not receiving a fair trial in a racially biased court system. Tom knew the odds were stacked against him as a black man in the segregated South and saw no hope of justice in a trial where his word would be pitted against a white woman's.
Tom tries to escape because he believes that there is no hope for his acquittal. (state of being found or proved not guilty) Tom thinks irrational because of fear, and tries to escape a horrible death. (the electric chair) What Tom didn't realize was that he would die whether he tried to escape or if he stayed put.
Atticus is regarded as a mockingbird because of his moral integrity and compassion. He consistently encourages empathy and understanding, like when he advises Scout to consider things from Boo Radley's perspective. Atticus's selfless defense of Tom Robinson, despite knowing the challenges he would face, also highlights his role as a symbolic mockingbird in the story.
Atticus accepted Tom Robinson's case because he believed in upholding justice and defending what was right, regardless of the circumstances. He wanted to ensure that Tom received a fair trial and representation, even if it meant facing backlash and criticism from others in the community. Atticus stayed true to his values and principles, putting the pursuit of justice above personal gain or public opinion.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Tom Robinson faced the death penalty if he lost his appeal. Tom was innocent of the crime, but began to lose heart that anyone would view him fairly and acquit him due to his race. As a result, he either panicked and tried to escape in desperation, or simply created a situation where the guards would kill him.
You would not be able to appeal gun ownership you would need to appeal the judgement of mental incompetence. If you won on appeal you would be able to apply for gun ownership.
In "To Kill A Mockingbird," Tom Robinson faced the death penalty if he lost his appeal. Tom was innocent of the crime, but began to lose heart that anyone would view him fairly and acquit him due to his race. As a result, he either panicked and tried to escape in desperation, or simply created a situation where the guards would kill him.
There is no such thing as "grand a leave to appeal".
Reputation.
Atticus was unwilling to go along with the story that Ewell fell on his own knife because it would have been a lie. Atticus valued honesty and integrity, and he wanted to uphold the truth despite the consequences. He believed in doing what was right and setting a good example for his children.
Well, yes, it could have been prevented, but not in a way that would have satisfied Atticus. When you anger Borris Ewell, it is impossible to escape his vengeance. Atticus couldn't have prevented the attack after the trial, and while it is true that Atticus wasn't prepared despite warnings, the attack still would have have happened anyway. The only way would have been to forget the idea. Don't defend Tom Robinson is the only way. Don't care about the trail, and if you you do, at least give the town the impression that you don't. This is wrong, and the point of the story is that Atticus would do what is right, despite the cost, and at the very end the cost was his children being attacked. So there was a way, but a rather unsavory one.