Monday, April 22, 2013

What are the 3 different views of Tom Robinson's trial and its outcome as seen by Atticus, the children, and townspeople?

The town is, indeed, rather divided over this verdict. 
Those who wallow in prejudice think Tom got what he deserved, of course.  The others,
generally those we have met and know by name as outlined by mwestwood, are distraught by
the injustice which has once again occured in their town.  (I would add Sherrif Heck
Tate to the list, as he did what he could to protect Tom before the
trial.)


The kids have a variety of reactions to the
verdict.  Jem is visibly shaken by the injustice because he was mature enough to follow
the actual arguments and understand the laws of reason have been
violated. 


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"'It ain't right, Atticus....  How could they do
it, how could they?'" 



Dill
understands less, but he has the emotional reaction already listed--he is hurt by the
verdict and really can't explain why.  Scout's reaction is the least expressive of the
three.  Virtually no commentary or emotion.  Make of that what you
will.


Atticus is not surpirsed, but his hopefulness has
been diminished.  He really thought this time maybe, just maybe...but no.  He reassures
Jem as he is the most dejected, but he doesn't have much to say.  When his sister scolds
him a bit, he says,


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"'I'm not bitter, just
tired.'" 



That says it all. 
He has plans to appeal the case, but he knows the battle will be similar to the one he
just fought, and he's tired. 

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