The verdict of Tom Robinson was a foregone conclusion because Mayella Ewell was white and Tom Robinson was black. There were severe racial tensions in Maycomb and as soon as Tom was accused of rape the town assumed he was guilty.
Scout has a feeling that she knows the verdict before she hears it. Right before the jury returns with the verdict, she feels the same way that she did the morning Atticus shot the mad dog. Scout knows that Atticus is doing what needs to be done, but something unhappy or sad will come out of it. The colored people stand out of respect for Atticus. They are appreciative that he tried his best to defend Tom Robinson and put his entire reputation on the line to see justice served.
Scout knows the verdict before it is announced because she can sense the tension and somber atmosphere in the courtroom, as well as the reactions of the adults around her. She observes that the jurors are taking a long time to deliberate, which hints at the outcome. Jem, on the other hand, is initially hopeful and believes in justice, but when the verdict is revealed, he is devastated and feels disillusioned, expressing anger and confusion about the unfairness of the situation.
scout actually hears Jem shouting and chasing the tire she was in
she hears a crunching sound.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout compares the atmosphere in the courthouse before the jury returns to a "cold February morning" as people wait nervously in silence for the verdict. The tension and anticipation are heightened as the moment of truth draws near.
Scout hears laughter and someone's voice saying "You touch it, you look at it" coming from the Radley house after she rolls into their yard in a tire.
Someone laughing inside the Radley house.
Someone inside the Radley house laughing.
Scout hears a strange noise coming from the Radley house, which she describes as sounding like someone laughing. This noise is mysterious and contributes to the eerie atmosphere surrounding the Radley family in "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Scout hears laughing inside the Radley house as she rolls into the front yard in the tire.
While waiting for a verdict, a scout may feel anxious, nervous, and hopeful all at once. They may replay moments from the evaluation and wonder if they did enough to impress the decision-makers. It's a mix of excitement and fear of not meeting expectations.
Scout hears eerie noises and rustling coming from the Boo Radleys' house, which adds to the mystery and curiosity surrounding Boo Radley and his reclusive existence. The sounds contribute to the children's fear and fascination with Boo.