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How does Scout “know” the verdict before she hears it? Scout notices that none of the jury members look at Tom, which indicates that they found him guilty. Why do people in the balcony gallery stand when Atticus leaves the courtroom? They stand out of respect for what Atticus has done for Tom and for their community.
Why does Scout know the verdict before it’s announced?
How does Scout know the deliberation before she hears it? Scout had a feeling that the verdict was going to be guilty. She could feel the mood in the courtroom. She also notices that the juries did not look at Tom as they entered.
How does Scout know the verdict before it is read what is the broader implication of the jury’s?
How does Scout know the verdict before it is read? What is the broader implication of the jury’s behavior? She makes a note of the overwhelming courtroom and how tense everyone is acting. They all have a look of guilt on their faces.
How does Scout know about the verdict before she hears it why do the Negroes stand when Atticus leaves the courtroom?
Scout knows because they have never chosen a black man over a white man. 20.) Why do the Negroes stand when Atticus leaves the courtroom? because he is doing them a favor and they are honoring him.
How does Scout know as soon as she sees the jury coming that it has convicted Tom?
As the jurors file in, Scout notes, “A jury never looks at a defendant it has convicted, and when this jury came in, not one of them looked at Tom Robinson.” This signifies to Scout that the jury has found Tom Robinson guilty.
How does Scout react to the verdict?
Scout is bewildered by the verdict, but, like Atticus, she is resilient and retains her positive view of the world. Her brother is crushed: his dearly held illusions about justice and the law have been shattered. In a way, Jem, like Tom Robinson, is a mockingbird.
How is Scout’s description of the verdict in the book an example of her being an unreliable narrator?
In some ways, because she is so young, Scout is an unreliable narrator. Her innocence causes her to misunderstand and misinterpret things. She considers her father “feeble” because he is “nearly fifty,” which to a child seems ancient but to an adult is middle-aged.
What verdict does the jury return?
The jury must return its verdict to a judge in open court. The verdict must be unanimous. (b) Partial Verdicts, Mistrial, and Retrial.
What does Jem expect the verdict?
Jem expects the verdict to be innocent and Atticus thinks that it should be innocent as well but knows the people of Maycomb better then Jem does and knows that their not going to be able to get past the color of his skin and that it is going to be guilty.
How does Atticus react when the verdict is announced?
How does Atticus react when the verdict is announced? Atticus is bothered by the verdict. 2.) After Jem expresses disillusionment over the trial and the verdict, Miss Maudie defends the town and its people.
Why does Jem cry at the verdict?
Why did Jem cry? He cried because it wasn’t fair that the Tom should be convicted of something he didn’t do, and the jruy knew he didn’t do this and yet they still sentenced him to death.
Why does Scout’s question upset Jem?
Why does Scout’s question upset Jem? Is there a simple answer, or any answer, to the question (“How can you hate Hitler an’ then turn around an be ugly about folks right at home?”) Scout asks Jem about Miss Gates’ lesson on Hitler. This really upsets Jem.
How does Atticus feel when he hears the verdict?
When he takes the case, Atticus assumes that they will lose the trial, but he believes they have an excellent chance in the appeal process. The people of his community trust him to do the right thing, and he does. After the trial is over, Atticus feels discouraged by the outcome, but he is not beaten by it.
Who tells Scout to stand after the verdict has been read?
Revered Sykes tells scout to stand up because Atticus is passing by them. He wants her to show respect, however she doesn’t understand why he wants her to stand. It shows the readers that Atticus is upset and he feels defeated.
What previous event does Scout recall right before the jury returns with the verdict?
She remembers the fire in Mrs. Maudies house and the courtroom when Tom Robinson was pronounced guilty. These are all events that Scout could not help stop because she had no power in them.
What was the verdict in Chapter 21?
Tom returns, along with the jury, and Scout notices that the jury doesn’t look at Tom—a sure sign they convicted him. She half expects to see Atticus raise an unloaded rifle. Judge Taylor reads the verdicts: they’re all guilty. Atticus packs his things, whispers something to Tom, and then leaves.
How is Scout affected by the trial?
The surprise of Tom Robinson being found guilty brings on numerous realizations to Scout such as learning that people won’t always do what is right. It isn’t until she notices her family’s negative reaction that she truly realizes the trial was unjust.
What understanding does Scout have about Tom’s verdict and trial now that she did not have before?
Scout finally understands that although Tom had a trial by law, he was guilty as soon as Mayella accused him of rape because he was black. Bob Ewell says Tom’s death “makes one down and about two more to go”.
How does Scout know that Tom Robinson will be found guilty just by watching the jury file back into the courtroom )?
As the jurors file in, Scout notes, “A jury never looks at a defendant it has convicted, and when this jury came in, not one of them looked at Tom Robinson.” This signifies to Scout that the jury has found Tom Robinson guilty.
