Tom Robinson and the Lynch Mob During the scene at the gaol Scout and the other children don’t fully understand the incredible danger posed by the presence of the lynch mob. The story is told from Scout’s point of view we aren’t directly told what could happen. Similarly we are not given access to the thoughts of the members of the lynch mob. The narrative perspective prevents us from knowing Tom Robinson’s thoughts or even what Atticus is thinking at this point in the novel. However‚ we gain some
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case to defend an African American (Tom Robinson) in the time of extreme discrimination. Growing up shapes and builds minds to what will fully become of them in future years even though there may be obstacles to endeavor through the process. Tom Robinson has been convicted for supposed rape of Mayella Ewell‚ which is a capital offense in Alabama. Although Atticus is treated roughly by fellow Macomb citizens he isn’t the only one paying the price for defending Tom. Being a single father of two already
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In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ the mockingbird has come to symbolize many people‚ especially Tom Robinson and Arthur (Boo) Radley. Although they are often blamed for the misfortunes of others‚ both Arthur and Tom only intend well for the community and have made efforts to contribute to the well-being of others. Although he is feared by many children and adults in the town he has done many good things for the finches. He continually gave gifts to the children through the hole in a tree‚ with
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his best friend‚ Tom Sawyer and runaway slave‚ Jim. Both Tom and Jim play a major role in influencing Huck’s way of thinking. Huck’s friendship with Jim and Tom greatly influence his way of thinking; while Huck looks up to Tom’s sense of adventure and intelligence‚ Jim’s good nature and steady friendship influence Huck and teach him about morals. Huck sees everything that he is not and everything he does not have in Tom. Huck admires Tom and everything that he has. Not only does Huck envy Tom’s physical
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around Maycomb‚ Alabama‚ a county where racism is a rampant “disease” and judgement is present. Scout receives an imperative piece of moral advice from Atticus that controls her evolution for the rest of the novel. Rumors and gossip spread misconceptions about Tom Robinson‚ Dolphus Raymond‚ and Boo Radley that make them misunderstood. Tom Robinson is an african-american man that Atticus is defending in court for the rape and beating of Mayella Ewell. Tom Robinson is easily persuaded to aid Mayella
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reality‚ they are just misunderstood. Looks are often deceiving‚ and all that is gold does not glitter. A person could have trouble at home‚ in school‚ or in another aspect of life‚ but no one would be able to tell. The only way to truly understand someone is to stand in their shoes and live their life. Many times in the novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ the characters are just misunderstood. Mr. Arthur Radley‚ Tom Robinson‚ and Mrs. Dubose‚ among others‚ are misconceived‚ and unfortunately‚ most of the
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the Scottsboro trial and the trial of Tom Robinson in the novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird. “No crime in American history—let alone a crime that never occurred—produced as many trials‚ convictions‚ reversals‚ and retrials as did an alleged gang rape of two white girls by nine black teenagers on a Southern railroad freight run on March 25‚ 1931” (Linder 1). The author of To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee‚ was a young girl during the Scottsboro trial and based the trial of Tom Robinson in her novel off
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quite simple. Tom Robinson is innocent. As a reader‚ it is incredibly obvious Tom has done nothing wrong. The only action Tom has done wrong is feel bad for a white girl who turned on him‚ “I felt right sorry for her” (264). Unfortunately‚ we‚ the readers‚ are not the jury‚ we have no say in Tom’s fate‚ instead‚ we have to put faith in a jury who believe “all Negroes lie…all Negroes are basically immoral beings…all Negro men are not to be trusted around our women” (273). That does not appear to be
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shocking is the few amount of people that tell the truth and those who believe them. In this scene‚ Tom Robinson is put to the stand to hear his side of the story‚ and many of the details are quite different from Mayella Ewell’s testimony; moreover‚ many of the jurors and spectators were shocked at the new revelations in Tom’s testimony. Throughout the book there were comments made about the trial‚ and many people believed the Ewell’s without even bothering to hear the whole story. They were ignorant
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The Character Development of Tom Sawyer You might have changed and matured throughout your life‚ but Tom Sawyer certainly has not. The book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer‚ by Mark Twain‚ is about a young boy named Tom and his journey through childhood. Through his journeys‚ Tom’s character does not develop in a mature person as the book progresses. In one chapter of the book‚ Tom shows his immaturity through not learning from past events. This happens when Tom and Becky decide to travel into
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