Themes
This is what Jem felt after realizing that the people of Maycomb weren't as great as he thought they were.
What is Disappointment?
Mayella thinks this when Atticus calls her "Miss"
What is, he is mocking her?
Tom went inside because of this
What is, to fix a door?
He takes a stand and gives his testimony on what happened with Mayella Ewells.
Who is Tom Robinson?
This character helps Mayella with her chores for free.
Who is Tom Robinson?
Tom Robinson's conviction despite clear evidence of his innocence
What is Injustice?
Mayella said Tom did this to her during the alleged assault.
What is hit her multiple times?
Tom says Mayella did this to him.
What is, tried to kiss him?
Her account of events contradicts Tom Robinson's.
Who is Mayella Ewell?
Tom acknowledges this as his reason for helping Mayella showing his understanding and empathy towards her situation.
What is Mayella's Loneliness?
This theme caused the all white jury to come to a verdict based only on preconceived notions of coloured.
What is Prejudice?
Mayella says she initially asked Tom to do this on the day of the alleged assault.
What is to bust up a chifforobe?
Tom says this, which shocks the courtroom because a black man felt pity for a white woman.
What is he felt sorry for Mayella Ewell?
The Jury's deliberation of Tom despite the evidence.
What is a guilty verdict?
How does Dolphus ease the tension of the trial to the children?
What is offering Scout and Dill Coca-Cola?
Atticus Finch demonstrates this by defending Tom despite knowing that he cant win the case.
What is Courage?
Mayella says she did this to get the children out the house on the day of the assault.
What is sent them for Ice-Cream?
Tom reiterates this point during the trial.
What is he did not harm Mayella Ewell?
This comes to light outside the courthouse regarding the contents of Dolphus' paper bag.
What is coca-cola?
This community showed their deep compassion towards Atticus by delivering food to his house post trial.
Who is the black coummunity?
Mayella did this by saying that Tom raped her, and it destroyed an innocent man.
What is Lying?
Mayella says this about her previous interactions with Tom Robinson.
What is, she never invited him in the house before the incident?
The reason Tom gave for running after Mayella kissed him.
What is he was scared?
Calpurnia brings a notes to inform Atticus of this.
What is his missing children?
This character explains to Jem, why Judge Taylor put Atticus on the case instead of a regular public defender, to show him that not everybody thinks the way the jury does.
Who is Ms.Maudie?