tom Robinson character traits
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Tom Robinson character traits
by: Kevin bracken
Tom Robinson
moral character
tom Robinson moral character portrayed by the story shows that he is a hard working . simple wholesome character . who is very honest and open . who throughout the story shows compassion
character
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textual evidence
chapter 19 190 " once tom Robinson had served 30 days for assault . Atticus said" it must have been disorderly . tom replying " i had gotten into a fight with a man who tried to cut me . did he succeed . yeah suh . we were both convicted . it was easy to arrest both of us . but he was able to pay his bail . "
page 195 to 196 " were you ever paid for your service ? no such ever since i was offered that nickel that day . why did you do it then . i was glad to do it Mr.Ewell seemed to help her none , and neither did the chillin , and i know she had no nickel to spare . "
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why i chose those pieces
those pieces of text portrayed tom true humanity and how he has an open honest character opening about his crime , he also shows his true kindhearted character .
thoughts /emotions
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general statement
thoughts and emotions
Tom Robinson shows his honesty through the story but throughout the case shows great vulnerability . when being cross examined and his testimony he shows throughout his plee great vulnerability
textual evidence
textual evidence
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speech
tom Robinson through his speech has a southern honest accent. he shows through his statement his honesty and calm views . to portraying how he feels towards society and segregation truly in America . to showing his moral character of honesty and hard work .
" no suh i haven't got a dime since i rejected . i do it because Mr.Ewell didn't seem to help her none . and neither did the chillun . and i know she dint have no nickel to spare "
relationships
relationships
throughout the chapter so far tom Robinson has been seen to have a close bonding with his community . a leader of sorts . but is very distant with the white community. and has a very now a hostile tense relationship with the Ewells and the white community of Maycomb county .
chapter 17 page 191 " i come back home to hear Mayella screaming. i run from what i was doing and find that "" with my Mayella . she on the ground. i try to get him but ran through the front "
actions
Tom Robinson shows that he is a hardworking character who offers voluntary work and shows through his actions compassion
chapter 19 pages 194 to 195 "did you ever go into the place again . yes many times . the court room was filled with mummers . Atticus asked under what circumstances . please suh? why did you go into the fence so many times .she would have something for me to do . kindling wood and such. were you ever paid for your service . never not since i rejected that nickel that day "