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Atticus attempts to establish through Bob Ewell's testimony that Tom Robinson is innocent by exposing inconsistencies and lies in Bob's story. By showing the jury that Bob's account cannot be trusted, Atticus hopes to cast doubt on the prosecution's case and demonstrate Tom's innocence.

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What does Atticus attempt to establish through Bob Ewell's testimony?

He wants to show that Bob Ewell is left-handed, which goes along with Heck’s description of Mayella’s injuries. (meaning Bob probably beat up Mayella)


What point does atticus try to establish through Mayella's testimony or lack of it?

Atticus aims to show that Mayella is not a reliable witness by poking holes in her story and highlighting inconsistencies. He tries to establish that Mayella's accusations against Tom Robinson are a result of her own personal issues and not based on factual events. Atticus demonstrates that her testimony lacks credibility, bringing into question the integrity of the case against Tom.


In to kill a mockingbird what was the defense strategy after mayella gave her testimony?

Atticus' defense strategy after Mayella's testimony in "To Kill a Mockingbird" was to establish inconsistencies in her story through detailed questioning and to show that her injuries were likely not caused by the accused, Tom Robinson, but potentially by someone left-handed like her father, Bob Ewell. Atticus aimed to challenge the credibility of the prosecution's case and to raise doubts about Tom's guilt in the jury's minds.


What does Atticus attempt to establish through Bob Ewells?

He wants to show that Bob Ewell is left-handed, which goes along with Heck’s description of Mayella’s injuries. (meaning Bob probably beat up Mayella)


What does Atticus attempt to establish through Heck Tate's testimony?

Atticus wants to establish there was never a doctor called to verify Mayella's injuries and to get Heck's description of her injuries (on which side of her body were the majority of the bruises). Later he proves that Tom Robinson couldn't of assaulted Mayella because the side of her face that the bruises were on (the right) would of required Tom to hit her with the arm that he disabled years ago (the left), and could no longer use. After that he proves that Bob Ewell is left handed, and he was far more likely to of been the one to hit her.


What was the childrens reaction to Bob Ewell's testimony?

The children internalize Atticus' admonition not to judge someone until they have walked around in that person's skin


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