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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.
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Did tom robinson die in To Kill a Mockingbird?
because he tried to escape from jail and was climbing over the wall and they shot him so that he couldn't escape.
Did Tom Robinson commit suicide in To Kill a Mockingbird?
No, he was shot and killed after attempting to escape jail
Why did Tom Robinson spend time in jail prior to Mayella's accusation in to kill mockingbird?
he did not spend time in jail
How long is Tom Robinson sentenced to prison in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Tom Robinson is sentenced to life in prison after being wrongfully convicted of raping Mayella Ewell in "To Kill a Mockingbird." This unjust sentence is a significant event in the novel that highlights the racial prejudice prevalent in the society of Maycomb.
Why do the Cunninghams go to jail in To Kill a Mockingbird?
The Cunninghams go to jail in "To Kill a Mockingbird" because they are part of a mob trying to harm Tom Robinson, the African American man falsely accused of raping a white woman. Atticus Finch, the lawyer defending Tom, prevents the mob from carrying out their violent intentions.
How did tom die To Kill a Mockingbird?
He was shoot 17 time because tries to escape jail
Who kills Tom Robinson in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
When Tom Robinson was in jail he tried to climb the fence and run but was shot. They thought this was unusual because he was shot 17 times and died a painfull death. (probably because he was colored).
Why did Mr. Cunningham and the other men come to the jail in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Mr. Cunningham and the other men came to the jail to lynch Tom Robinson for raping a Mayella Ewell.
Who killed Tom Robinson in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
He was shot by some guards while trying to escape from jail but was metaphorically killed by Bob Ewell who sent him to prison to cover up his daughter's mistake
Who shoots Tom Robinson in To Kill A Mockingbird?
the guards at the prison camp shot him when he tried to escapehe knew that he wasn't going to be freed from a crime that he never did, she he just ran away trying to escape but he knew he was going to die. he basically committed suicide
Who all dies in To Kill a Mockingbird and how?
Unknown causesMr. RadleyMrs. RadleyMrs. FinchIllnessMrs. DuboseShotTom Robinson (trying to escape from jail)Tim Johnson the Rabid Dog (had to be shot by Atticus)KnifeBob Ewell (fell on his own knife)
How does tom die in To Kill a Mockingbird?
In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tom Robinson died when he tried climbing the prison fence and was shot 17 times by the guards.In the movie, Tom Robinson tried escaping when they were taking him to jail and the policeman had "bad aim" and ended up killing him instead of supposedly trying to wound him.
