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Atticus' Closing Argument
Tom did not commit rape
Mayella broke a "code" of society by "tempting a negro"
He claims Mayella wants to cover up her embarrassment of being rejected by Tom by accusing him of rape.
-twenty-five
-family man
-hard worker
*felt "sorry" for Mayella
Testimony details:
-visited the Ewell property several times between last spring and November 21st but never without an invitation
-did odd jobs for Mayella
-On Nov. 21st, Mayella invited him in with a job but instead "jumped" on him and kissed him
-ran from the scene when Bob saw them
-nineteen and a half
-oldest child of Bob Ewell
- poor, uneducated
Testimony Details
Evidence presented:
-Mayella has suffered abuse before
-She was beaten on the night in question
-feels Atticus is mocking her
-starts to claim her father is tolerable except when he drinks, but changes her story
-doesn't remember asking Tom to help her before
-first claims Tom didn't beat her, then claims he did
-unclear how Tom raped her
-refuses to answer once Atticus suggests her father beat her
-cries until she's dismissed
Tom's hand is shown: crippled and lifeless.
Testimony details:
- Testified he was coming from the woods with kindling when he heard Mayella screaming and that he witnessed Tom raping Mayella.
-claims the room was "flung" about
Testimony details:
appears to not care and seems to be very uneducated
Evidence presented:
-Bob is left handed; whoever beat up Mayella was more than likely left handed
Evidence presented:
Mayella's right side of her face was beaten