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Jem cries because the jury found Tom Robinson guilty in spite of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Jem knows they found him guilty simply because he was black.

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Which characters cry as a result of the Tom Robinson trial?

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," characters who cry as a result of the Tom Robinson trial include Jem and Scout Finch. Jem is deeply affected by the unfairness and racism displayed in the trial, while Scout is saddened by the injustice and prejudice she witnesses in the courtroom.


Why does Jem cry in chapter 22?

Jem cries in chapter 22 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" because he is shocked and devastated by the guilty verdict in Tom Robinson's trial. Jem had believed in the fairness of the justice system and was deeply disillusioned when it became clear that racial prejudice influenced the outcome of the trial.


How did jem felt in the trial?

he though they were going to win


What is the mood in maycomb as the trial approached; what is Jem worried about?

As the trial day approaches atticus is working harder. jem is worried about his father's saftey and if the jury will be fair. The trial is a focal point in Maycomb, people from out of town came to go to the trial. Hope this helps ;)


What is Calpurnia's reaction to Jem and Scout being at the trial?

Because the children were watching the trial from the blacks balcony.


What does dill begin to cry?

Tears like most humans haha umm... I think you mean when or why... during the trial he dislikes how people are treating tom and so he cries. remember he was the one who stuck up for the turtle in Jem's analogy.


Who lives with the finches during the trial?

Scout, Jem, and Dill live with Aunt Alexandra, Atticus, and Calpurnia during the trial.


How does Jem think the defense stands at the end of the chapter?

he thinks the trial is over


Who sat with Jem and Scout at tom robinson trial?

Dill and Reverend Sykes


What is Jem trying to forget and why?

Jem is trying to forget about the trauma and violence he witnessed during the trial of Tom Robinson in "To Kill a Mockingbird." The injustice of the trial and the racism in Maycomb have deeply impacted him, and he struggles to come to terms with these events as he matures.


What excuse does Jem use for not taking Scout home?

jem's excuse was that scout was 9 years old and that she didn't understand so jem could stay at the trial


How does jem feel the trial will end?

Jem felt that Atticus and Tom Robinson were going to win the trial because Atticus proved that Tom Robinson was guilty and that Bob Ewell was lying throughout his Testimoney and that Atticus made amazing points near the end of the trial!