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Tom Robinson Character Analysis
Tom Robinson is a strong, honest, and humble man who has never been given the chance to be viewed as an equal. Because he is a Negro, he has never and will never be respected or treated for the man he is. Throughout the trial (so far,) he never once raised his voice, noticeably got angry, or disrespected anyone in the courtroom. He is aware that he is a black man going against a white man in trail; there is almost no way he can win this case. However, Tom exemplifies his strength and honesty when he claims he is not guilty, and places the fault on Bob Ewell. This is not acceptable, and Tom is fully aware of that, however he can say nothing but the truth and the whole truth. While Scout was observing the trial, she took a good long look at
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