Tom Finch Monologue

It was a hot afternoon and i was setting by the river thinking when i saw my boy sam running towards me like his behind was on fire. His face looked frightened, so much like his father’s. He said that Mr. Finch and Cal just drove into our yard in those fancy automobiles that costs way too much. My heart started beating so fast but i still had hope. He could be here because they realized Tom was innocent and he was finally coming home to us. When i got to my home, I saw my children playing a game with their marbles. I saw Mr. Finch standing there with a look of sorrow on his face. He looked at me with regret. He didn't have to say anything because i just knew, I just knew he was gone. My knees gave out all of a sudden, I collapsed to the dirt. I wished that the ground would swallow me up. I was not strong for this, i'm still not. I held back my screams that will break out any minute. I have to put a straight face for my kids, i’m all they have now.
Mr.Link gave me a job as cook out of pity. My family and i own our life to him. The fact that i will never see Tom again still make me want to stay in my bed forever. I was terrified when Mr. Ewell started stalking and threatening me and relief fled throw me when Mr. Link stood up for me. When i got home, I felt sad that there was no one to rub my feet and kiss me goodnight. My whole life, people have told me that Negroes aren't good enough. Every day i look in the broken mirror i have and think think of all my demons. They say i’m a monster but i’m not. They are the