🔍Mayella's testimony aligns with her father's and accuses Tom Robinson of the crime.
💔Atticus exposes Mayella's fear and defiance during cross-examination.
🤔The evidence proves Tom Robinson's physical inability to commit the crime.
🌟Atticus's gentle manner contrasts with Mayella's anger, showcasing his moral integrity.
🔑The children maintain hope despite the perceived bias in the courtroom.
What is Mayella's testimony?
—Mayella's testimony accuses Tom Robinson of attacking her and identifies him as her attacker.
How does Atticus challenge Mayella's testimony?
—Atticus questions the circumstances of the attack, the lack of witnesses, and the possibility of her father being the actual attacker.
Why is Tom Robinson's left hand deformed?
—Tom Robinson's left hand is deformed due to a childhood accident involving a cotton gin.
What does Tom Robinson's cross-examination reveal?
—Tom Robinson's cross-examination highlights his innocence by proving his physical inability to commit the crime.
What is the children's outlook on the trial?
—Despite the uncertain outcome, the children express hope based on the evidence presented.
00:09Chapter 18 of To Kill a Mockingbird begins with Mayella taking the stand.
00:23Mayella accuses Tom Robinson of attacking her, aligning her testimony with her father's.
00:35Atticus questions Mayella, revealing her fear and defiance.
00:43Atticus presents evidence of Tom Robinson's physical disability, refuting Mayella's claims.
01:01Atticus challenges Mayella's version of events, raising doubts about her accusations.
01:17Mayella becomes angry and accuses the court and jury of cowardice.
01:34Tom Robinson takes the stand, and Atticus skillfully cross-examines him.
01:51Despite the evidence of Tom Robinson's innocence, the outcome of the trial remains uncertain.
