The Importance of Tom Robinson's Testimony in To Kill a Mockingbird

TLDRTom Robinson's testimony reveals his innocence and kindness, highlighting the injustice of racial prejudice in the trial.

Key insights

🚀Tom Robinson is a kind and caring man who occasionally helped the Ewells.

⚖️Atticus's questioning exposes the truth about Tom Robinson's character.

💔Tom becomes a victim of Bob Ewell's false accusations and racial prejudice.

🦅Tom's selflessness in helping the Ewells without expecting payment speaks to his character.

🙏Tom's testimony represents innocence and vulnerability, like a mockingbird.

Q&A

How does Atticus reveal Tom's true character?

Through his questioning, Atticus shows that Tom is a kind and caring man who helped the Ewells.

Why does Tom help the Ewells without getting paid?

Tom feels sorry for May Ella and pities people like the Ewells.

What upsets Dill during the trial?

Dill is upset by the way Mr. Gilmer speaks to Tom Robinson.

What does Tom's testimony reveal about racial prejudice?

Tom becomes a victim of Bob Ewell's false accusations and racial prejudice.

What does Tom Robinson symbolize in the story?

Tom symbolizes innocence and vulnerability, like a mockingbird.

Timestamped Summary

00:11Atticus calls Tom Robinson to the stand.

00:17Atticus's questioning reveals Tom's true character.

00:38Tom becomes a victim of Bob Ewell's false accusations.

00:49Tom helps the Ewells out of kindness and pity.

01:24Tom's testimony exposes the weakness of other statements.