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Jem was surprised to learn that a Cunningham was on the jury because the Cunninghams were known to have a deep-rooted sense of community loyalty and were expected to side with the Ewells, who were also poor and from a similar background. It was unexpected for a member of the Cunningham family to show independence and base their decision on the evidence presented in court.
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Why is Jem surprised when he finds out that Atticus let a Cunningham remain on the jury?
Jem is surprised when he finds out that Atticus allowed a Cunningham to remain on the jury because he knows that the Cunninghams are not favorable towards Tom Robinson or Atticus due to their history of feuding. Jem expected that a Cunningham would automatically be biased against them.
How does Atticus explain his decision to allow Mr. Cunningham to sit on the jury?
Atticus says he allowed Mr. Cunningham to sit on the jury because Cunningham was a good man. Atticus also explained that women couldn't be on the jury because they're too frail, and would probably ask too many questions.
How does atticus explain his decision to have allowed mr. Cunningham to sit on the jury?
Atticus says he allowed Mr. Cunningham to sit on the jury because Cunningham was a good man. Atticus also explained that women couldn't be on the jury because they're too frail, and would probably ask too many questions.
How does one of the Cunningham's relatives vote for during the Tom Robinson trial?
None of the Cunningham's relatives were on the jury. Did you even read the book?
How many people were on the jury in To Kill a Mockingbird?
There were ten men on the jury; one of them was a Cunningham.
Why did Atticus's put a Cunningham on the jury?
cause he felt like it
Who was the jury members fought to free tom Robinson?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the character Atticus Finch defended Tom Robinson in court. The jury members who were convinced by the evidence and testimonies in favor of Tom Robinson's innocence included some unnamed members who were swayed by Atticus's arguments and the truthfulness of the defense. Ultimately, despite their efforts, the jury found Tom Robinson guilty due to the prevailing racial prejudice in the community.
What is a deadlocked jury?
A deadlocked jury is one that cannot come to a final agreement on a verdict. If they remain deadlocked, it is declared a mistrial.
Pros and cons of jury selection?
what were the pros and cons for the nulification
In To Kill a Mockingbird which man on the jury takes the longest to be convinced that Tom is guilty?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the man who takes the longest to be convinced that Tom Robinson is guilty is an elderly juror known as Mr. Cunningham. He is characterized as compassionate and fair-minded, ultimately being swayed by Atticus Finch's strong case and moral conviction.
Why did Atticus put a Cunningham on the jury?
Atticus appears to have been able to accurately assess character by carefully studying how people react to situations. He knew the Cunningham's to be poor, but proud and always insisted they pay their debts even if those debts had to be paid by barter. He also saw how Scout was able to shame Mr. Cunningham when he was with the mob. He felt these reactions proved he was a good candidate.
According to atticus who is the one person on the jury who had trouble agreeing to the guilty verdict?
According to Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird," the one person on the jury who had trouble agreeing to the guilty verdict was one of the Cunninghams. However, it is not explicitly stated in the book which Cunningham it was.
