answersLogoWhite

0

The reason is because Tom Robinson is black male. Back during the time era a white woman's word word over rule by far any black mans word, even if every one knew the real truth. Tom Robinson was falsely convicted since there is proof that her father had allegedly beat her.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What Chapter was Tom Robinson guilty?

Tom Robinson was found guilty in Chapter 21 of Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird".


In the story To Kill a Mockingbird who are the gang of people outside trying to kill tom by name?

In the story "To Kill a Mockingbird," the gang of people outside trying to kill Tom Robinson are Bob Ewell and his friends. They are seeking revenge for the trial where Tom was found guilty of assaulting Bob's daughter, even though he was innocent.


Is it true or false that Tom Robinson is found not guilty for raping Mayella?

False. Tom Robinson was found guilty (even though he was not) and was sent to prison. Although Atticus proves that Tom could not have committed the crime of which he has been accused, he is nonetheless found guilty due to the overwhelmingly racist social codes of the day. He panics in prison, attempting to escape, and it shot by the guards, who kill him by shooting to kill rather than in the leg to stop him from running further.


Does tom get kill in the book To Kill a Mockingbird?

Yes. After the verdict comes in during the court session, Tom is found guilty and taken to prison. He then tries to escape, but then the security guards shoot him (17 bullet holes in him!) and he dies.


What is the page number where jem hears tom is guilty?

Jem learns that Tom Robinson has been found guilty in Chapter 21 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," starting on page 233 in some editions.


In To Kill a Mockingbird if Tom is found guilty on appeal what will his punishment be and why?

If Tom Robinson is found guilty on appeal in "To Kill a Mockingbird," he will likely face the same punishment as before, which would be a prison sentence or possibly the death penalty. As an African American man accused of raping a white woman during a time of racial injustice and prejudice, his punishment reflects the systemic racism present in the legal system of Maycomb County.


How did To Kill a Mockingbird conclude?

Tom Robinson was shot, and the Ewells walked free (even though they were guilty)!!


In what chapter of To Kill a Mockingbird does Tom go to court?

Tom Robinson wasn't ever guilty. He was accused of being guilty though because of his race. Edit: It was at the end of chapter 21.


What was tom robinsons fate in To Kill a Mockingbird?

"He was guilty and die soon after" *CORRECTION* Tom was found guilty by the court, but he never actually raped Mayella Ewell. He was wrongly accused and he could've gotten an appeal, but he was shot dead in an attempted escape from jail.


In to kill a mockingbird does tom die before or after the verdict?

after the verdict because he was found guilty by the jury and he was sent to jail and as tom tried to escape, he got shot many times...and was killed. :]


In To Kill a Mockingbird Tom was only guilty of pitying a what to a woman?

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Tom Robinson is falsely accused of raping Mayella Ewell when in reality, he was only trying to help her out of pity. Mayella's father, Bob Ewell, is the one responsible for harming her.


Who is job is to prove Tom guilty in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Horace Gilmer, prosecuting attorney. And you really should read the book. It is quite good, not that long, I think you might like it- and you might learn a thing or two.