He needed Tom to stand up, that way he could show the Jury that Tom could not use his left arm. Earlier Atticus asked Mr. Ewell which hand he wrote with and he asnwered his left. This way Atticus could show the Jury that Tom could not have raped Mayella because he can not use his left arm.
Atticus' witnesses in the trial of Tom Robinson were Sheriff Heck Tate, Bob Ewell, Mayella Ewell, Tom Robinson, and Atticus himself. Each witness provided their testimony to support their side of the case.
Judge Taylor assigns Atticus to defend Tom Robinson.
The court appointed Atticus to defend Tom Robinson. Atticus had aimed to defend him
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Jem goes with Atticus to tell Tom Robinson is dead
The last thing Tom Robinson said to Atticus in "To Kill a Mockingbird" was, "Goodnight, sir." This was in response to Atticus thanking him after the trial.
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Atticus' client's name in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is Tom Robinson. He is a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, and Atticus defends him in court.
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They first stand up in the courthouse to show Atticus respect, then they are grateful of the job that Atticus did and send him food and gifts.
Tom Robinson's dad sends Atticus a chicken as a gesture of appreciation for defending his son in court. It is a sign of gratitude for Atticus's efforts to seek justice for Tom in a difficult and unjust trial.