JUSTICE IS SERVED
Tom Robinson is convicted of rape
Maycomb County - The case of the rape Mayella Ewell has finally come to a close. The jury has responded with an overwhelming response. Guilty! Thomas Robinson has been convicted of rape, as everyone knew he would. Somehow, Tom Robinson has managed to get the help of renowned lawyer, Atticus Finch.Trying desperately to save his client, Atticus Finch hammered poor Mayella Ewell with questions such as,"Did you scream first at your father instead of at Tom Robinson? Was that it?" followed closely by "Who beat you up? Tom Robinson or your father?". With his argument of Bob Ewell beating his own daughter, Mayella Ewell was at a loss for words and soon burst into tears and kept silent for the remainder of the case.
A member of the jury proclaimed triumphantly after the trial, " Justice has prevailed! That nigger, who has committed such a heinous crime will be duly punished!"
Another member of the jury was shaking his head with disbelief at Atticus' defense of Tom Robinson, " A nigger lover! He brings shame on all of us! Don't expect us to treat him with respect anymore!"
Atticus, before hearing the judgement, left the court hurriedly. Before he left, he whispered something in a young reporter;s ears. Whatever it is, he seemed really dejected at losing the case. This must have been a huge blow to his reputation. Tom Robinson will be appealing, but it will most likely be hopeless. -AFP
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