Tom Robinson's Innocence

“Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird,” Atticus Finch cautioned, which symbolizes Tom Robinson’s innocence and misinterpretation in To Kill a Mockingbird. Tom Robinson is a misunderstood character in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Some people see Tom Robinson as a liar who raped Mayella Ewell, while others see Tom Robinson as an innocent hard-working man. The people who see him as a guilty man believe the word of the witnesses that try and prove his guilt throughout the entire court case.

Tom Robinson did not rape Mayella, and he is eventually killed. To begin, Tom Robinson, is the main mockingbird in To Kill a Mockingbird novel, because he didn't harm anyone throughout the novel, and got killed for no reason.For example, Tom is like a mockingbird,because all he did was help her with the chores around the house. He felt pety for her,because no one could've helped her around the house, and his kindness was the cause why he died (p.201).This prove that Tom Robinson didn't do anything to hurt Mayella, in fact all he did was from sheer kindness towards her, from helping her with the chores around the house.Futhermore, Tom is falsely accused of rapping Mayella Ewell, even thought, he didn't rape her.In fact, because of his act of generosity, she took advantage of him and used him for her loneliness << No suh she--she hugged me.She hugged me around the waist...she reached up an’ kissed me ‘side of th’ face. She said she never kissed a grown man before an’ she might as well kiss a nigger.She said says what her papa do to her don't count. She says ‘Kiss me back, nigger.>> is what she did to him according to Tom’s version of what happened (p.197). This shows that Tom was certainly not the one taking advantage of no one, but Mayella,

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, a little girl named Jean Louise Finch, commonly referred to as Scout, tells the story of how an African American man, named Tom Robinson, is charged for the accusation of rape and how Scout’s father, Atticus, proves Tom’s innocence. Atticus uses the reference about mockingbirds stating that it’s a sin to kill an innocent creature that just makes beautiful music. Tom is a perfect example of this metaphor since he was convicted guilty of rape only because the racism in the town overcame what the proven evidence was stating, not guilty. Tom Robinson was a man that grew up with slavery, and understands that racism is still a growing issue especially in Maycomb County, Alabama. He adjusts his life to what he

Jem Finch, a 12 year old boy believes Tom Robinson’s innocence is to be true. When Robinson was accused of the beating and rape of Mayella Ewell, a white man by the name of Atticus Finch was called to defend him. On the day of August 26, 1935, we caught Jem, his sister, and their closest friend Dill discreetly gait into the courthouse past the deluge of spectators to watch their father, Atticus. During that point in time when they were caught sneaking in, we found them in the colored balcony rather than on the floor with the other whites. We asked Jem if he thinks Mr Robinson is guilty his only statement was; “ We’re gonna win this.” Although this does not tell us much, we believe by his transparent statement, he is in fact on Tom Robinson’s

Imagine an innocent person in the throes of death or facing harm that they do not deserve. In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, innocent people face the consequences of other’s actions and get hurt, or almost hurt. This novel is narrated by Jean Louise “Scout” Finch, as she tells of her childhood and two specific events that occur as she grows. In first event, Scout, her brother Jem, and their friend Dill begin to have an interest in the minutiae of the life of Arthur “Boo” Radley, their mysterious neighbor. The other event includes how her hometown creates allegations against an innocent colored man, Tom Robinson, who was accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a young white woman. In this novel, a mockingbird is considered a creature that it

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is all about two children, Jem (Jeremy) and Scout (Jean Louise) Finch growing up with racial inequality in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The symbol of the mockingbird is discussed throughout the book, portraying it with the characters. Tom Robinson was found guilty, even after he had done nothing but help a woman with manual labour for free. Arthur Radley, who was trapped inside his home for a little teenage fun, and becoming the hero at the end, and finally Jem, a young adult who was full of hope, and the cruelty of the real world took his innocence away. Harper Lee uses the symbol of the mockingbird to show that innocence can be taken away by society and learning about the real world.

In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, there was an African American named Tom Robinson who went to court because he was accused of raping a girl named Mayella Ewell. However, this was all a lie and Mayella’s father had planned the trial to go against Tom. Everyone in Maycomb was convinced that Tom was guilty just because he was an African American. However, one man named Atticus Finch, a white lawyer in Maycomb, was told to be Tom’s lawyer. Atticus believed that Tom didn’t rape Mayella, so he tried to protect Robinson and do all he could during the trial to prove his innocence. Sadly, the jury ruled him guilty and he was sent to prison.

Firstly, Tom Robinson is a mockingbird because he is an innocent man convicted of raping a white woman due to the colour of his skin which in turn leads to the loss of his innocence. Atticus was able to make a good defense for Tom by stating the fact that the right side of Mayella’s face had suffered severe damage meaning that a person who was left handed most likely attacked her. He goes on to prove that Bob Ewell is left handed while Tom’s left hand is disfigured, “having taken the oath with the only good arm he possesses- his right hand” (Lee 273). Although all the evidence proved Tom to be innocent he was still convicted of being guilty, thus stripping him of his innocence. Furthermore, Tom was convicted of being guilty just because he was black and taking the word of a black man over that of a white man was unimaginable. The jury had already found Tom guilty even before the start of the trial because of the

The book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee tells a story of a girl named Scout Finch and her older brother Jem who live in sleepy Maycomb and spend much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their weird neighbor Boo Radley. When Atticus (their father), a lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against rape charges, the trial exposes the children to the evils of racism. Lee reveals that the social caste into which a person is born dictates his or her place in society. First I’m going to explain when Tom Robinson is in court because he got accused of raping Mayella Ewell, second I am going to explain when Atticus Finch is trying to pull all the information he needs from Tom Robinson by asking him specific questions and last I am going

To begin with in the novel Tom Robinson successfully represents the innocence of the mockingbird. Tom Robinson only tried to help Mayella Ewell (Lee 263). Tom is an innocent, and humble man who is killed for his kindness due to the

Perhaps the most compelling evidence of the mockingbird's symbol of innocence is the character of Tom Robinson. Tom is a young, married black man who lives in Maycomb. During the book, the people of Maycomb convict Tom of a crime he did not commit, eventually leading to his demise. In reality, his only crime, as Atticus Finch, Scout's father says, was having, “the unmitigated temerity to ‘feel sorry’ for a white woman.” The woman mentioned is Mayella Ewell, a young poor woman abused by her father. As Tom feels empathy for her situation, he does little chores for her. Mayella makes a move on Tom, and upon refusing her, she accuses him of rape. Under these circumstances, Atticus fights tooth and nail against the racism of the time to prove Tom Robinson is innocent with weapons of blatant evidence and powerful words. “You know the truth, and the truth is this:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a tale set in the Deep South in Maycomb, Alabama during the nine-tine thirties. This story depicts a dysfunctional American society permeated by prejudice, which results in the extensive segregation between racial and social means. It was proclaimed by Atticus that it was "a sin to kill a mockingbird", that mockingbirds are gentle, harmless creatures that "sing their hearts out" and brought happiness to the world. The author incorporates the imagery of the mockingbird to symbolize the destruction of innocence. Mockingbirds can be represented by Boo Radley, slain by society's prejudice towards those who don't conform; Tom Robinson, slain by injustice and racial prejudice; and Mayella Ewell, slain by society's prejudice towards those of a low social class, all who were undeservedly prosecuted by society.

In Mockingbird the author (Harper Lee) uses a six year olds eyes to show the reader what is taking place in Maycomb. The biggest topic in the book is Tom Robinson the man being accused of rape, has a lawyer who believes everyone deserves a chance and that everyone is equal. “It's a sin To Kill a Mockingbird” (Lee, 90) is quote said by Atticus, the idea is that the action of a dark/evil figure killing an innocent figure is a wrongdoing. Tom Robinson is a perfect example of a mockingbird because he is constantly being accused of something he didn’t do and has to suffer the consequences. Tom was a victim of violence, his good reputation was ruined and he was killed.

Books tend to have numerous symbols and secret meanings about situations, people, or society. This is especially true in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. The novel takes place around the 1930s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The reader is narrated by Jean Louise Finch, better known as Scout. For the most part, the story is narrated from her perspective as a child, although sometimes the reader is given the viewpoint from an older version of Scout. She goes through her early childhood years to tell about what she and her family went through. Atticus Finch, Scout’s father, is a lawyer in Maycomb and has just recently been given the job of defending a black man, Tom Robinson. Tom was convicted of rape of a white woman named Mayella Ewell. During the time where the book takes place, there is a great deal of racial segregation. Throughout the novel, the reader is constantly presented with many symbols that help to emphasize and create a stronger meaning to the story. In To Kill a Mockingbird the reader is presented with symbols such as the mockingbird, the mad dog, and Boo Radley.

In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, readers follow the events in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, and see the effects of racism in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The effects of the Great Depression and racism are both visible in the novel. The main characters in the novel, Scout, Jem, and Atticus Finch, all see or experience something related to racism or the Great Depression. The novel revolves around the daily occurrences in the life of the narrator, Scout Finch. However, the main idea behind the novel is a court case that involves a black man, Tom Robinson. Atticus Finch, a lawyer, and Scout's father, defends Tom in court. This court case allows readers to see how racism plays into the daily lives of people in the southern regions of America, at this time. In the novel, Atticus represents justice and equality because he often stands up for what is right and this suggests the idea that people who want justice and equality will defend their beliefs, even if they do not agree with popular opinions.