Good afternoon, my name is Chloe, and it is my pleasure to represent Maycomb County and serve as the prosecutor in this important case. The defendant at issue believes that being dishonest will get her out of trouble. The crime was committed to make Tom Robinson guilty and to protect Mayella. That way, Mayella would seem innocent. Tom Robinson is accused of raping Mayella Ewell on November 21. When taken to court. Mayella was not clear with her answers and kept mixing up the story. Even though she was part of the story. The fact is, Tom Robinson died because of this. Not only did she lie under oath. She ultimately killed the man. This is the evidence that proves that Mayella is guilty. “Mayella looked at her father, who was sitting with his chair tipped against the railing. …show more content…
“‘No, I don’t remember if he hit me. I mean yes I do, he hit me’” said Mayella (Lee 210). “His left arm was fully twelve inches shorter than his right, and hung dead at his side” Scout thought (Lee 211). “‘You’re suddenly becoming clear on this point. A little while ago you couldn’t remember too well, could you’” ask Atticus (Lee 212)? The reason why she is guilty is because she lied under oath. Mayella could not keep the story straight, as you can hear that Mayella Ewell switched her side multiple times. Also, Mayella was beaten by a left-handed man. Tom Robinson’s left hand is twelve inches shorter than his right. The result of the court led to Tom Robinson’s death. If Mayella had told the truth, it would have saved her from this court hearing and a man’s life. The defense may say that Mayella was confused and strained under the pressure of the court. However, the truth is the truth and does not get mixed up. They may also say that the defendant had witnesses. That her father was there to see it. If her father was there to see it, would he not have done something about it? For example, would he not get Mayella to be a