that prove Tom Robinson’s Innocence The person who is being accused (Tom Robinson)‚ the accuser/witness/victim Mayella Ewell‚ the victim’s father and other witness Bob Ewell‚ are all important people in this trial but so is Atticus Finch the defense of Tom Robinson. What was the man known as Tom Robinson accused of? Rape‚ who did the accusing Mayella Ewell and her father Bob Ewell. Where did this alleged crime happened? Alabama and in the city of Maycomb‚ in what time period did this crime happened
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Maycomb County‚ Alabama in the 1930s. The main focus of the story is the trial against Tom Robinson who was accused of raping young Mayella Ewell. The story can be seen through the eyes of protagonist‚ Scout Finch who is the daughter of Tom Robinson’s lawyer‚ Atticus Finch. Protagonist Scout Finch will be the one to introduce us to our antagonist‚ Mayella Ewell. In this small town race‚ gender‚ and class will determine the power of an individual in this small Alabama community. As class pertains
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During the Tom Robinson case‚ Bob Ewell was hateful and would threaten Atticus and his children. Shortly after the trial “Mr. Bob Ewell stopped Atticus on the post office corner‚ spat in his face‚ and told him he’d get him if it took the rest of his life" (290). Being the gentleman he is‚ Atticus still respected Bob Ewell and did not think anything of his taunting. Not doing anything is exactly what got Atticus into more disaster. Because Atticus sat back and let Bob do his thing‚ Atticus’ children
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by prejudice are Bob Ewell‚ Tom Robinson and Dolfus Raymond. Bob Ewell’s mind is distorted in his view of other races. Tom Robinson is a victim of prejudice and is treated unfairly because of the color of his skin. The third character Dolfus Raymond is not accepted by the community because he is married to a black woman. These are three very different men whom by choice or circumstance are forever affected by the hatred associated with prejudice and stereotyping. Bob Ewell is a man who is
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To Kill a Mockingbird In today’s world‚ society sees children’s attitudes based on their parents teachings; the way a parent educates their children will have an effect on who they become later. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Atticus‚ Bob Ewell‚ and Uncle Jack display different parenting skills that affect the children in their lives. Although Atticus is an old‚ busy man who is not as energetic as a younger father would be‚ he still tries to be a part of his children’s lives as much as
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee the idea of justice is challenged and revenge is served to someone who deserves it. Justice and revenge are shown within the novel because Judge Taylor elected Atticus to represent Tom Robinson‚ Bob got Tom sent to jail‚ and Bob Ewell died. During the time of the novel coloured people would not get a good lawyer because they were considered minorities‚ but Judge Taylor picked Atticus for a reason. If it were someone coloured other Tom Robinson Judge Taylor would
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about due to a lack of empathy and understanding between people. This idea is explored by Harper Lee mainly through the characters of Tom Robinson‚ Mayella Ewell; depicted through the eyes of Scout and Jem Finch‚ two local children in the area‚ as well as their father Atticus Finch who is a lawyer‚ and the killer of the mockingbird Bob Ewell. It is all in the title‚ and the title sums it up where mockingbirds who are supposed to be protected‚ are just sadly shot‚ often disposed of for being a
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Harper Lee has long been hailed as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Her book‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ is loved by many all around the world. The protagonists fill you with a sense of admiration‚ the antagonists‚ disgust. The novel incorporates fantastic life lessons on how we should treat others. One thing that may go unnoticed‚ though‚ is Lee’s use of symbolism. Throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee uses symbols‚ such as the mockingbird‚ Tom Robinson‚ Boo
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of how parents can be a major influence on their children. Atticus Finch‚ father of Jem and Scout Finch‚ plays the loving‚ kind and knowledgeable father. He is an example of how parents can have a positive influence on their children. Bob Ewell‚ father of Mayella Ewell‚ plays the drunken‚ abusive‚ and neglectful father. He is an example of how a parent can be a negative influence on their children’s lives. Both fathers are very influential on the psychological development of their children. <br> <br>Parents
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Atticus did his job and done his homework to help Tom‚ and prove than Tom did not rape Mayella. Boo Radley is a big man that people didn’t like because he stab his father and have been in the house ever since. However‚ he save Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell. Boo did what he know what was right‚ even leaving the house and someone seeing him. Scout and others realize that Boo Radley is not a dangerous person that everyone thought he was. The characters shown how they can obey their conscience and did
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