Mayella Is Responsible For Tom Robinson's Death

Who killed Tom Robinson? A question that has no definite answer but there is one person most people can agree on, the person who caused Tom's death, Mayella Ewell. Mayella might not have been the person that shot Tom but she is the reason it happened. That's why I believe it is essential to consider Mayella Ewell as the main cause of Tom Robinson's death for the following reasons, Mayella falsely accused Tom of raping and physicaly abusing her, while giving her testimony during the “Tom Robinson Trail” she continuously played the victim to make the jury victimize her, Not only did Mayella play the victum she constantly altered her answers while giving her testimony to make them seem more gruesome.

The following examples help prove Mayella is responsible for Tom Robinson's death. The following statement is from a

So he come in the yard an’ I went in the house to get him the nickel and i turn around an fore i knew it he was on me.” Mayella Ewell is clearly stating how she called Tom Robbinson over to her house to help her do some of her chores and Tom being the kind fellow he is, went over and helped her out but Mayella then states how Tom started attacking her. This quote relates to the fact that Mayella is to blame for Tom Robisons death because she is stating how Tom “attacked” her while she was asking him to cut up some chiffarobe for her. Another statement from Mayella, she says the following, “ won’t answer a word if you keep mocking me.” Mayella is telling Atticus Finch, Tom's defendant attorney to “stop making fun of her”. This quote is clearly showing how Mayella is trying to play victum and make everyone feel bad for her by