tticus’s closing argument is one of the most important pieces in To Kill a Mockingbird . Throughout his closing argument, Atticus uses logos to sway the racist jury. He points out the lack of evidence and the defendants illogical, unfactual testimony. His case is strengthened greatly by using Tom’s physical disability as evidence of the defendant’s innocence. This speech was amazingly well-done and nearly secured Tom’s innocence. Towards the beginning of his argument, Atticus questions the legitimacy of the case, saying, “The state has not produced one iota of medical evidence to the effect that the crime Tom Robinson is charged with ever took place (prg 6).”The absence of medical evidence is important in persuading the jury. In fact, early