Tom Robinson would have lived if it were not for the citizens of Maycomb. This situation is shown by the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, which is set in the 1930s in Maycomb, Alabama. Tom was charged with raping a 19-year-old woman named Mayella Ewell. Through this trial, the different social standings of white and colored people make themselves known. Tom was given an unfair trial simply due to people’s beliefs that they are unwilling to change. Regardless of information opposing that he was guilty and holes within the statements of the Ewells’ and other witnesses. His evidence was solid and he was convicted for having an opinion. Therefore, the community is at fault for what happened to Tom Robinson. Scout’s cousin, Francis, is affected by his grandma’s values. This is shown when he says, ‘“Just what I said. Grandma says it’s bad enough he lets you all run wild, but now he’s turned out a nigger-lover we’ll never be able to walk the streets of Maycomb again. He’s ruinin’ the family, that’s what he’s doin’” (Lee 94). Based on …show more content…
Like when the prosecutor stated, ‘“You were given thirty days once for disorderly conduct, Robinson?”’ (Lee 223). This is followed by the fact that Tom got into a fight. Showing that he has a history of violence, also proves that he could easily harm someone with only one working arm. This ties in with Mayella’s injuries, bruises were found all over the right side of her face. Tom’s one working arm is his right. Not to mention the fact that he is a laborer, making him able-bodied besides his disability, with the right motivation, he would be capable of a lot. This information was brought forth by the prosecutor, where Tom confessed that he could harm someone with only one arm. When he was taken in for disorderly conduct or violence, he had beaten the guy pretty well regardless of having his disability at this time. Despite that fact, the community was unsuccessful in clearing Tom’s