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I have taken on the tom Robinson case and the stakes are not looking very good. But I do believe that I might be able to catch them. Tom can not use his left hand; ms youl’s black eye was on her right. I looks to me that the person who hit her was left handed. Now tomorrow it will ask Mr. youl to Wright hi name to demonstrate that he is left handed. I have also heard from tom that he did not do this. I know that he was telling the truth, I saw it in his Eyes. I promised him that I will do every thing I can to let him be a free man. \
Today my father threatened to beat me if I didn’t say that that black man beat me. I wish my father wouldn’t do this. That black boy didn’t do it but I am not going to get beat by my father. It s three days till the trial and my father said that if I don’t say that man beat me then he would beat me. I know exactly what I am going to say three days from know but I really hope that I don’t mess up so that my father doesn’t beat me. If I mess this up my father may threaten to kill me. I am scared for my life and I hope that this black man pays for the misery he is causing me.
I can’t believe I tried to get that man in trouble. That man just wanted to make a living for his family. I wish that he were alive so that I could apologize. That man was very kind and shouldn’t have lied to save my skin if anything my father would have gone away and I wouldn’t have gotten beat anyways. That man didn’t deserve to be accused wrongly. I should have been the one in trouble not that poor black man. I should have never done that to him. I wish that I could have done that right thing when he was still alive. I will never forgive my self for what I have done.
There is one day until the trial of Tom Robinson. There is almost no chance of Tom going free and with the racism in Maycomb the aftermath may be worse then at first. Even with the odds stacked against him I've still put together a case that would easily erase any reason to believe that he really did commit a crime if he was white. I'm more afraid for Jem and Scout then for Tom's saftey once the case is over mainly from the Euels. I at least hope that this can show that African Americans can be as honest as whites.
We're waiting for the Jury to get back so we can hear the result. It's maddening that the evidence is completely overwhelming Tom will be declared guiltily for a crime he never committed. Thanks to careful planning I've been able to take advantage of every opportunity that has come up so far in the case. If Tom was white and Mayella was black Tom wouldn't have to even show up. Here comes the Jury who has been condeming innocent blacks for over 20 years. Taylor R A3
The case was finished a month ago. Tom Robinson was found guilty and when a opportunity arose he tried to run. If his hand wasn't torn apart he would have been able to get over the fence but, because he couldn't he was shot 17 times, it only takes one good shot to kill!A few day's ago I heard from Jem that Mr. Euell was dead I almost killed him when the sheriif told me that it was Boo Radley. Jem told me that they were attacked in the woods and Boo Radley knifed him. Jem was graetful for being saved but not to thankful for his arm being broken. Taylor R A3
Day before trial: It’s just one day until the trial. There is no way that Tom Robinson can win. He is a black man going up against a family of whites. Atticus Finch will do all he can, but there is no way he will ever win this trial. No one person in the jury will believe anything Tom would ever say. Maybe if this were a trial with two black families he might have a chance, but not against us Ewells. I still remember the day it happened. I had asked Tom to come inside to help with something. I had him get a box down for me, but then I grabbed him and pulled him down. That’s when I kissed him and my dad saw the whole thing. He got rid of Tom and he started hitting me, and yelling at me. After it was all over he told me not to tell anyone about him hitting me. He said we would sue Tom for raping me, even though that’s not what he did. We have our story straight, and if I don’t get this right I might get beaten by father again.
Directly after the trial: I knew it, we won. Tom never had a chance. I had started to think that he might have had a chance when Atticus said he didn’t have the use of his left hand. I that would’ve been the reason for the jury to decide he wasn’t guilty. But he is guilty! They bought our story, and Tom is going to jail. I never thought I would have said this, but Tom going to jail might be the happiest moment of my life. I won’t get attacked by father again, and I won’t have to see Tom. Tom Robinson has caused me so much pain. I’m grateful that he is going to jail. If he was not guilty I would have been attacked and beaten by my father again. He deserves to go to jail after what he made me suffer. I hate it when my father hits me, but right after the accident he probably could’ve killed me. I was so scared for my life that I had to do what my father said. That’s why we sued Tom and that’s he is going to jail.
Five years after the trial: Was it mad to sue Tom? Was it mad to be grateful that he went to jail? It’s my fault Tom Robinson is dead. It’s my fault that my father is dead. If I hadn’t have kissed Tom, he wouldn’t have gone to jail and gotten shot. My father wouldn’t have died. I know he wasn’t the best father, but he still my father. I wish that stupid trial had never happened. It’s been five years to the day since that trial happened. I remember it as though it were yesterday. Tom had been guilty and sent to jail only to get shot 17 times. My father leaving in the night and not coming back. Only to found dead in the woods the next day. Those two deaths have haunted me to this day. Was there a way I could’ve prevented it? I know there was. I shouldn’t have kissed Tom Robinson.
Emily N A2 Mayella Violet Ewell ( before the trial) I really don't want to have to lie about this whole thing but my father has threatened me into it, saying if I tell the truth he would make me suffer. I'm trying to keep calm about this whole thing, hoping my nervousness won't show through at the trial. I feel bad for Tom Robinson because I know that no matter what, he is going to be found guilty. I'm wondering if I should tell the truth, then run away from my father. That would be better then letting Tom Robinson suffer consequences that he does not deserve. It really was my fault. He was only trying to help me with chopping wood and other things. He has a family that he needs to take care of, and if he goes to jail, his family will also suffer. I really don't know what to do, if I lie, Tom Robinson and his family will suffer. If I tell the truth, I could just run away. I still have time to decide what I will do.
Emily N A2 Mayella Violet Ewell (directly after the trial) I lied and I feel horrible. Tom Robinson was found guilty and now is in jail. I wish I would have told the truth but I was so nervous that kept telling lies. The problem didn't get better, in fact it got worse. Recently Tom Robinson has tried to escape from jail and was killed. How horrible is that? My father is satisfied though which makes me feel even more guilty. Anyway, now that the trial is over, I'm still thinking about running away because my father keeps beating me up! I would have reported it but then my father would beat me up more. I think running away is my only way out of this mess.
Emily N A2 Mayella Violet Ewell (five years after the book ends) I ran away five years ago, the day I ran away I found out that my father had been killed. He was trying to kill two innocent kids! I'm very glad that I ran away, I have been able to get married and become a teacher. I have learned so much, and now I don't have to worry about getting beat up all the time! Yes, I still do remember that horrible day of the trial, and I still feel horrible about my mistake of lying. Leading up to this day, I have sent gifts every month to the Robinsons hoping it will help them out even in the slightest bit. I send it anonymous so they dont know it's me. So overall everything has gotten better.
The trial is tomorrow and I know I am not going to get Tom Robinson out of being arrested. I am not worried on how I will do in the trial tomorrow. What I am worried about is that Tom will not be able to ge t over being convicted for a crime where he was accused for when in reality Tom was the victim. Another thing I am worried about is how Scout and Jem will feel when they see an innocent man go to jail, and one that i was defending. I don't want them to think that if you fail at something that it means you give up. I want them to always remember they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. I also want them to remember how they saved mine and Tom's life that night at the jail house.
I am glad I took this case, without it I would never feel good about myself again. If I hadn't taken this case I would never have the respect for myself, my kids, or anybody else again. My kids would never learn the lesson, that if you everybody deserves a chance to not be what people think. People should not be treated terrible by others who think they are worth more than the person they are doing wrong to. I hate that this case was even started, but I hope that people will learn that people don't deserve to be judged for being different. I am hoping this case has a positive outcome for most people, if not everyone.
Today is the trial and I am hoping for the best. I am hoping that the jury sees things from their concious over how Tom looks and who he is. I am curious on how things are going to go today. This is the case that is going to decide the future for everyone's life and the future of our town. I don't understand why everyone is so cruel to a man who did nothing to a woman, except do all the chores she asked of him. Tom did those chores for Mayella because he felt sorry for a single white woman to have about seven kids and noone to help her raise them. It is time for people to understand that what they do to others hurts. It is not funny or appreciated from the people recieving, the comments. I am hoping this case helps people understand and learn that.
This case is important for people to realize that they don't need to be hurtful and cruel. Having this attitude towards others will ruin relationships and lives. All this hatred it takes over, soon it is all you can think about until your life is over. I am wanting my children to learn this lesson and always remember it. I don't want them to grow up in a world full of hate and grudges. If this case goes good and hopefully it will,and nobody will have to be hurt. I am worried life will get worse and so will the racism if nobody listens to reason and condems an innocent man.
I am glad everything turned out how it did. Even though Bob and Tom both died, when neither of them had to. I am so glad that my children did not die along with them. I know that everything happened for a reason and I am grateful they happened like that. My son saved my daughter, from a murderer and a crazy man like Bob Ewelle. I am glad my kids learned all the lessons I taught them, and I hope they never forget. I love that I tried my best to help Tom and that he would have never gone to jail if he wasn't black. That means so much to know that I saved someone like Tom. Even though he died in the end, and his family got the consequences of Bob's mistakes. I know that Tom will live on in his family's hearts.
It means so much to me that Boo was there to protect my children from Bob. I am so grateful to him for helping Jem and Scout and bringing him home safely. I will never be able to repay him for saving the two most important people in my life. I feel bad that Boo got treated so terribly by everyone in the town, but he saved two kids when it mattered most. I hope there will be more people like Boo, and not as much like Bob. I know he tried to be liked but wasn't very good at it, because he didn't try long or hard enough.
The trial is soon, very soon. The town is buzzing since this is the biggest event since lord knows when. My family has been talking about me, and I know it. Scout beat up Francis, and I know it wasn’t because of what Francis said. Scout asked me why I am representing Tom Robinson. I told her the reason why, plain and simple. That every lawyer has a case that changes his life and that this is most likely my case. I also said that if I couldn’t take this case, how could I expect her and Jem to ever mind me? I do not regret taking this case. I believe Tom Robinson is an innocent man and that he should be able to walk free. I have been reviewing the night with Tom endless times, he is positive he did not rape Mayella Ewell. I believe him as if he were my own brother. He keeps reviewing what he will say in court, endless excitement as we pray for the best. As much as I can hope, it doesn’t look good. A white jury trying a black man? Not at all. But as I said, all we can do is hope for the best. Taylor S b8
Tom was found guilty. My reaction was shocked and angry. That case all led up that Mr. Ewell beat his own daughter. Was I surprised? Not at all. As said, an entirely white jury was trying an African –American. The odds didn’t look good from the start anyway. As much as I hate to admit it, I didn’t have much high hopes for this trial from the start. But what was I to deny a man trying to pertain what ever freedom he had from the start? Tom was shot to death trying to escape from the prison he was moved to, probably would have made it if his left hand wasn’t dead. But how he died, they shot him seventeen times. Seventeen times. I don’t see why, when one shot would have killed him in all. That’s just simply outrageous. I went to go tell his wife today, she just collapsed on the ground. Poor woman. I cant imagine what she must be going through… Actually I can. I miss her so much. We haven’t started planning the burial yet, but we will get to that soon, none the less. It’s been a long day, I am going to tell Scout and Jem good night, and grateful they are with me. Taylor S B8
It has been five years now since Tom died. A short five years, but five years. I have grown old, as have Scout & Jem. Tom’s burial was simple. He has a wood casket, and he was dressed in his Sunday best as far as I could recall. Something I will never forget though was his wife’s face as they lowered him into the ground. She ran toward the casket more than five times as if she could bring him back with her. The look in her eyes haunts me forever. The look of scared, lonely, and most of all, confusion. I lost touch with her about three years ago, but last I heard, she got remarried and is having another child. Mayella is gone as well. Moved away last year with some boy she met at the grocery market in town. He was on business, and she wanted to be with him. Her father was furious, and she left with a black eye and bruises all over her body. Life in Maycomb has moved on since the trial, only taking a month to recover. What a shame. Calpurnia has passed on as well, and we miss her everyday. It’s getting to that time again. I must head off to bed, I have court tomorrow. Good night all. Taylor S b8
As I have tried to defend tom in front of the jury, I believe that with just a little luck I can have him free. But there are a few of the jury that I know don’t like niggers. I can guess they will do everything they can to get tom behind bars. But for the rest of the jury I think I have them. Tom’s accusers were a little shaky and kept changing their story. As for tom, he told the court the same story every time. With all of the evidence that I have shown the court it is almost obvious that tom is innocent. But we will see.
Atticus Finch Before Trial: I have a new case to defend a black man, his name is Tom Robinsen. Tom is being accused of raping a white girl. I know that I am going to be made fun of, but I know that it is the right thing to do. When Tom asked me if I would defend him on this case I could see in his eyes that he wasn't lying. Tom really needs my help right now and I will do everything in my power to make sure I clear his good name. I sure hope that this case will go well tomorrow. Kaylie S. A4
Atticus Finch After Trial: Well, the trial didn't go well. Tom was found guilty. Whoever hit Mayella was left handed and Tom could not have hurt Mayella because Tom's left hand was torn apart when he was twelve years old. He got it caught in a cotton gin. Going into that case I knew that the stakes were already going to be very high because Tom is black and people don't ever choose a black man over a white. I tried my hardest and there is nothing I can do about it. I made my point and it was very true. Tom started crying during the trial. I knew that he was telling the truth. However Mayella was yelling and you could tell that she was getting very defensive. I knew that it was the right thing to do defending Tom Robinson. Kaylie S. A4
Atticus Finch Before Trial: I have a new case to defend a black man, whose name is Tom Robinson. Tom is accused of raping a white girl named Mayella Violet Ewell. I know that I am going to be made fun of, but I also know that it is the right thing to do. When Tom asked me if I would defend him on this case I could see in his eyes that he wasn't lying. Tom really needs my help right now and I will do everything in my power to make sure I clear his good name. I wonder what Mayella's lawyers will say to help win this case. I need to work on my opening remarks. I sure hope that this case will go well tomorrow. Kaylie S. A4
Atticus Finch After Trial: Well, the trial didn't go well. Tom was found guilty. Whoever hit Mayella was left handed and Tom could not have hurt Mayella because Tom's left hand was torn apart when he was twelve years old. He got it caught in a cotton gin. Going into that case I knew that the stakes were going to be very high because Tom is black. People in this town don't choose a black man over a white man. I tried my hardest and I made my points the best I could. Tom started crying during the trial and I knew that he was telling the truth. However, Mayella was yelling and you could tell that she was getting very defensive. I'm glad that I defended Tom Robinson, I'm sad the jury found him guilty. Kaylie S. A4
Atticus Finch Five years after book ends: It has been five years since the trial of Tom Robinson. He was shot 17 times while trying to escape from prison. Mayella still morns the loss of her father. Mayella still has not found the right man for marriage, but has had many boyfriends. Jem and Scout are teenagers now, and have many friends both white and black. I am so proud of them. I am still a lawyer. I haven't had a case quite like the Tom Robinson case. I am looking for more cases like that one, it makes me stronger as a person and a better lawyer. I am so proud to have helped try to defend him. Kaylie S. A4
It has been almost five years sense the trial. I am still deeply sorry for tom. If you read this you will know that tom Robison is dead. he was shot in the back trying to escape. But as it is almost five years sense, I am over that now. I have had many other cases that went just fine. the town is fine scout and Jem are happy. The only way reason that I am writing this in my dairy is that I am now moving on to another phase of life. I am never going to feel a tad of regret on the case of Tom Robison. Taylor L A2
Entry 1: Before the Trial I am Atticus Finch. I was standing in my house thinking about Tom Robinson. I was walking around when I got a phone call from the jury telling me Tom Robinson has gotten arrested. Tom Robinson was a black man I was protecting from harm from other people. How can Tom Robinson get arrested? What did he do? If I am protecting him, then I should go see what happened. I hung the phone up in surprise that Tom Robinson has gotten accused of raping a woman named Mayella Violet Ewell. I don’t know if he actually abused her or if she is just making it up so he can get arrested and go to jail. I knew Mayella. She was the kind of woman who could make things up, even though she always looks innocent.
Entry 2: Directly after the Trial I couldn't believe that Tom Robinson has actually been accused of abusing her. All of those questions I asked both Mayella and Tom were spinning in my head. The questions for Tom, he sounded like he actually did do it, but I wasn’t so sure. The questions I asked Mayella, she started freaking out after I asked her a certain question. She said Tom took advantage of her! Tom Robinson still went to jail for the thought of abusing and taking advantage of Mayella. I also couldn’t help it but think that Tom was being courageous and probably was telling the truth. I just don’t trust Mayella. Probably soon the truth will actually come out and one of the two people will go to jail. I thought it should’ve been Mayella. Tom looked strong, but he also looked innocent.
Entry 3: 5 years after the Trial Tom Robinson has gotten killed in jail! I couldn’t believe that actually happened to him. I got angry at the people who killed him. It could’ve been a mob who hated black people, so they got into the jail house and shot him. I am getting older, and someday I’ll need to just let that experience go. If Tom Robinson ever got killed, I couldn’t do anything about it. My kids are more grown up, Tom Robinson is dead and I had to tell his wife. I didn’t want to because it would be so sad to say it, but I had to. Even though Tom Robinson is dead, I will still think about him and what he did. He probably sacrificed himself by telling the truth, got to jail, and let a mob kill him. I will never forget that.
I have chosen to take Tom Robinsons' case. The next vew months are going to be very rough for me, Scout , and Jem. It has been three days since I have accepted this case and I have already gotten tons of heat from it.
Every day I walk to or from the office and not a day has passed when people have yelled at, thrown stuff at me, and tons of other things. It has been only three days, if that happened from three days, I wonder what will happen to me during those six months...
Mayella Ciolet Ewell. 5 years after book. I am now happily married and have two children. Yet I still look back on that trial everyday of my life knowing that the death of that man was my fault. I have to keep reminding myself that it is all in the past. But as much as I try I can't help feeling like a murderer. I look at my kids each day and try not to imagine if they would look at me any different if they knew, because I know the answer would be yes.
Jeff S. Atticus Finch-Before the trial. I decided to help out Tom Robinson in his trial. He was accused of raping Ewell's daughter. I personally do not think it's true. Black man or not, I will stand up for him. Jem and Scout are hearing all sorts of things, like that their Father is a niger lover. I'd wish they didn't pay much attention to those snyde comments, especially Scout. She keeps asking me questions. Other than that, I'd wish they just pay no attention to adult affairs and remain concentrated on being a child. Well, I belive Cal is done with the supper.
Jeff S. A4 Atticus Finch-Directly after the trial. Today was a great dissapointment. I just cannot believe that we lost the trial. Tom told the truth. I just know Ewell told his daughter to lie. I cannot comprehend what goes on in the minds of some ignorant individuals. My biggest worry is for Tom's family. I hope the local congregation, the one Cal goes to, will be able to help somehow. Poor Tom. You do not deserve to go to jail. That dirty liar Ewell should be taking your place. I fair thee all well in your further affairs, Atticus Finch
When I heard that he was guilty I knew that it wasn't my fault for this. Heck they could have brought the best Lawyer in the country to this case and it would still be the same out come. there was more than enough proof for this case and everyone knew it. This was a case of pure southern hated for the colored people. I tried my best for that man but as i said from the beginning it was all ready decided. Sorry Tom I tried....
Jeff S. A4 Atticus Finch-5 years from the end of the book. I cannot believe how time can travel and slip out of our grasps in the blink of an eye. It's seemed like such little time since the death of my dear friend, Tom Robinson. His family is carrying on, still copeing. It's been entertaining watching my children grow up. I don't quite think that Scout has grown out of her tomboy stage...although with Dill permanantly moved in with his aunt, I think this will soon change. Jem finally found himself another job. His arm still aches from his attack from Ewell. Not much to worry, since they got him locked up. Nobody knows what happened to the Radley's. Last we heard of them, they moved to Monroeville. Well, I'll try to keep you more updated. Until then, Atticus Finch.
Well that didn't go as well as I expected. I can't believe that the jury did that. You could totally see that she was lying. Oh well, that is cliche that they would be biased toward them.
I feel bad for Tom because he was the victim and he is going to jail. I wish that this town would just grow up and realize that this whole "blacks" vs "whites" is just pathetic. We can be more productive if we just dumped the racism.
Mckayde L. B4 Before the trial: Why hello there, My name is Tom Robinson. I am going to trial tomorrow for something quite atrocious. A Ms. Mayella Ewell has accused me of something that is horrific! She testified that I, Tom Robinson, raped her when clearly I didn't. I would do no such thing to any lady! She put the moves on me which I kindly denied. So she tried kissing me! The nerve right! Right when she went to kiss me her father, Bob Ewell walked into the house. It was a misunderstanding but in Bob's eyes he was seeing a whole different thing. So I have to be kept in the safe hands of Atticus Fince. So here I am telling you this story. I hope my kids and such would be okay while im gone. But I know my chances of winning are slime mainly because I am a African. But I will tell the truth no matter what and hope to the gods I will be okay.
Zack C B4 Atticus Finch 5 years after the trail...
Those were the days,it was nice to get the Tom Robinson case. RIP. We all miss him still. Every now and then I will get an insult or two about Tom. I can't believe that they are still all mad about it!
The town is pritty much the same but that. Scout and Jem are growing up so fast it is unbeleivable. Not only that but Boo Radley has been coming out and hanging out more with people. But he still is pritty shy.
Mckayde L. B4 Right after the trial: I am baffled at the results of the jury! I am sentenced to jail! I was testified as guilty! I am 100% innocent, I told the truth no matter what. I would not say the same about Ms. Mayella Ewell. She told a whole different story about what actually happened. She said I was putting the moves on her! She said there were bruises on her arms and that got the approval of the doctor!. I for one would like to thank the kind and generous man named Atticus Finch. He went the whole nine just to try to keep me innocent. He also pointed out the theory that Bob beat Mayella after seeing her try to kiss me. Because she was kissing a black man like me. Then they decided to blame it on me as a option out of the fact that they had a daughter who liked Africans. But then again it was only a theory. It put all of the pieces together though. Well I have to head to the county jail. Sincerely, Mr. Tom Robinson
Mckayde L. B4 5 years after the trial: I would firstly like to point out that I have been dead for quite some time now. I had been at the county jail for a bit then some man had killed me in plain sight. I guess this is the consequence of telling the truth. I also have been watching the family of Finch. And they got a story of their own. They went through stuff they didn't have to because their father, Atticus defended me in trial 5 years ago. First of all I would like to say I am so sorry to the Finch's. Because they went through stuff they didn't have to. Like from the fact that Bob Ewell went after Scout and Jem after a school play! The drunken mess ended up being killed by the one and only, Boo Radley. If Boo wasn't there then Jem and Scout would have been killed by the drunken idiot. I am so sorry they had to go through this. Well I am going to go play tennis with George Washington in the thy heavenly tennis court. Yours truly, Tom Robinson.
Megan G. B3 Mayella Violet Ewell It's almost the trial. That Tom Robinson... I can't even put into words what I feel. I know what the truth is, but what is gonna happen has to be done. I done nothin' wrong. A black man should have never entered into a white womens house anyways. I know I have the upper hand 'cause I ain't black. Pa says everthing will be fine. Everything should go according to plan.
Megan G. B3 Mayell Violet Ewell (after trial) The trial was horrible. Even though Mr. Robinson was proven guilty. It took the jury far too long to come with a verdict. It made me think. Tom was a nice man and he would help me with little stuff around the house and I make him to to jail? Oh well. He's black, so he shouldn't have been wonderin' anywhere anyways. Pa seems pleased so things should be fine.
Megan G. B3 Mayella Ewell (5 years after) Things have been so tiresome lately. Five years since ago was the last time I saw Tom. I couldn't tell no one who didn't know about the trial exactly what happened. In a matter of fact, I haven't told anyone the truth about that day. I swore to the Holy Bible that I'd tell the truth, and I didn't. I thought back to Mr. Finch. He was a good man. He was right to help Tom with that case. I don't know if I feel guilty anymore. I just feel more numb about the whole situation.
Before the trial: I am so nervous about this trial. I don’t want to disappoint anyone. I hate that my kids have to put up with criticism from everyone in town because of my decisions. I also feel so bad for Tom. He is a good man and Mayella is just taking advantage of his color to do everything she wants. I think she is the problem here not Tom. I have to protect Tom though. It is my duty to protect him. I bet some people will try to get him tonight before the trial. I better go and sit in front of the door so nothing will happen that will ruin his chances of being cleared. I kinda like Tom. He would be a good friend.
Directly after the trial: I can’t believe this! I totally had a legitimate case. There is no possible way that Tom could have done it. I totally proved that he didn’t have the use of his left hand. The evidence on Mayella plainly pointed to a left hand being used. The jury is so stupid. They don’t know evidence when they see it. I can’t believe that they are all so racist against colored people. I had all the evidence that I needed. If it were any white person they would be free right now. Since it is a black person everyone just agrees to send him to jail. I think they all know he is innocent but they don’t want anyone to know they think that. Ugh!
Five years after the book ends: Finally, everything has blown over. No one really criticizes me over the trial anymore. I still can’t believe Tom had to die. Well I guess he didn’t have to. He chose to. I still can’t believe it. It made me so sad that an innocent man pretty much killed himself because he was convicted of a crime he didn’t do. I would hate to be put in that situation. I am not sure what I would do. Tom is a very brave man. I am very proud to have known him. I hope he is having a better life where ever he is right now.
Justus F. b4 Atticus Finch Well tomorrow is the start of the trials, and Im a bit nervous. I think I can well represent tom in his trial. If anything goes wrong he can and will get the death penalty. Iv'e been studying up on the case and feel pretty good about my choice in representing him. well my next entry will be shortly after the trial, i will let you know how it went. goodbye for now!
Justus F. b4 The trials are now over. It hurts me to say that Tom was proven guilty. But what gets me the most is that the only reason he is being punished is because he is colored. Why cant we respect all people? Even if they are Negroes? I feel really bad not being able to do much more but I tried. I wish that someday we all will be equal, whether colored or white as can be.
justus F. b4 five years after the trial. So it turns out a couple of days after the trials and Tom was moved, he tried to escape the prison and was shot. Not only shot but slaughtered like the men thought he was just an animal at the butcher. It was right of them. But it wasn't right for me not to try hard enough. maybe next time, if there is. Well this will be my last entry, Atticus F.
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ReplyDeleteI have taken on the tom Robinson case and the stakes are not looking very good. But I do believe that I might be able to catch them. Tom can not use his left hand; ms youl’s black eye was on her right. I looks to me that the person who hit her was left handed. Now tomorrow it will ask Mr. youl to Wright hi name to demonstrate that he is left handed. I have also heard from tom that he did not do this. I know that he was telling the truth, I saw it in his Eyes. I promised him that I will do every thing I can to let him be a free man.
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taylor l a2
Mayella Violet Ewell three days before the trial
ReplyDeleteToday my father threatened to beat me if I didn’t say that that black man beat me. I wish my father wouldn’t do this. That black boy didn’t do it but I am not going to get beat by my father. It s three days till the trial and my father said that if I don’t say that man beat me then he would beat me.
I know exactly what I am going to say three days from know but I really hope that I don’t mess up so that my father doesn’t beat me. If I mess this up my father may threaten to kill me. I am scared for my life and I hope that this black man pays for the misery he is causing me.
Mayella Violet Ewell 5 years after the book ends
ReplyDeleteI can’t believe I tried to get that man in trouble. That man just wanted to make a living for his family. I wish that he were alive so that I could apologize. That man was very kind and shouldn’t have lied to save my skin if anything my father would have gone away and I wouldn’t have gotten beat anyways. That man didn’t deserve to be accused wrongly.
I should have been the one in trouble not that poor black man. I should have never done that to him. I wish that I could have done that right thing when he was still alive. I will never forgive my self for what I have done.
There is one day until the trial of Tom Robinson. There is almost no chance of Tom going free and with the racism in Maycomb the aftermath may be worse then at first. Even with the odds stacked against him I've still put together a case that would easily erase any reason to believe that he really did commit a crime if he was white. I'm more afraid for Jem and Scout then for Tom's saftey once the case is over mainly from the Euels. I at least hope that this can show that African Americans can be as honest as whites.
ReplyDeleteTaylor R A3
We're waiting for the Jury to get back so we can hear the result. It's maddening that the evidence is completely overwhelming Tom will be declared guiltily for a crime he never committed. Thanks to careful planning I've been able to take advantage of every opportunity that has come up so far in the case. If Tom was white and Mayella was black Tom wouldn't have to even show up. Here comes the Jury who has been condeming innocent blacks for over 20 years.
ReplyDeleteTaylor R A3
The case was finished a month ago. Tom Robinson was found guilty and when a opportunity arose he tried to run. If his hand wasn't torn apart he would have been able to get over the fence but, because he couldn't he was shot 17 times, it only takes one good shot to kill!A few day's ago I heard from Jem that Mr. Euell was dead I almost killed him when the sheriif told me that it was Boo Radley. Jem told me that they were attacked in the woods and Boo Radley knifed him. Jem was graetful for being saved but not to thankful for his arm being broken.
ReplyDeleteTaylor R A3
Day before trial: It’s just one day until the trial. There is no way that Tom Robinson can win. He is a black man going up against a family of whites. Atticus Finch will do all he can, but there is no way he will ever win this trial. No one person in the jury will believe anything Tom would ever say. Maybe if this were a trial with two black families he might have a chance, but not against us Ewells.
ReplyDeleteI still remember the day it happened. I had asked Tom to come inside to help with something. I had him get a box down for me, but then I grabbed him and pulled him down. That’s when I kissed him and my dad saw the whole thing. He got rid of Tom and he started hitting me, and yelling at me. After it was all over he told me not to tell anyone about him hitting me. He said we would sue Tom for raping me, even though that’s not what he did. We have our story straight, and if I don’t get this right I might get beaten by father again.
Ashley C. A3
Directly after the trial: I knew it, we won. Tom never had a chance. I had started to think that he might have had a chance when Atticus said he didn’t have the use of his left hand. I that would’ve been the reason for the jury to decide he wasn’t guilty. But he is guilty! They bought our story, and Tom is going to jail. I never thought I would have said this, but Tom going to jail might be the happiest moment of my life.
ReplyDeleteI won’t get attacked by father again, and I won’t have to see Tom. Tom Robinson has caused me so much pain. I’m grateful that he is going to jail. If he was not guilty I would have been attacked and beaten by my father again. He deserves to go to jail after what he made me suffer. I hate it when my father hits me, but right after the accident he probably could’ve killed me. I was so scared for my life that I had to do what my father said. That’s why we sued Tom and that’s he is going to jail.
Ashley C. A3 Mayella Ewell
Five years after the trial: Was it mad to sue Tom? Was it mad to be grateful that he went to jail? It’s my fault Tom Robinson is dead. It’s my fault that my father is dead. If I hadn’t have kissed Tom, he wouldn’t have gone to jail and gotten shot. My father wouldn’t have died. I know he wasn’t the best father, but he still my father. I wish that stupid trial had never happened.
ReplyDeleteIt’s been five years to the day since that trial happened. I remember it as though it were yesterday. Tom had been guilty and sent to jail only to get shot 17 times. My father leaving in the night and not coming back. Only to found dead in the woods the next day. Those two deaths have haunted me to this day. Was there a way I could’ve prevented it? I know there was. I shouldn’t have kissed Tom Robinson.
Ashley C. A3 Mayella Ewell
Emily N A2
ReplyDeleteMayella Violet Ewell ( before the trial)
I really don't want to have to lie about this whole thing but my father has threatened me into it, saying if I tell the truth he would make me suffer. I'm trying to keep calm about this whole thing, hoping my nervousness won't show through at the trial. I feel bad for Tom Robinson because I know that no matter what, he is going to be found guilty. I'm wondering if I should tell the truth, then run away from my father. That would be better then letting Tom Robinson suffer consequences that he does not deserve.
It really was my fault. He was only trying to help me with chopping wood and other things. He has a family that he needs to take care of, and if he goes to jail, his family will also suffer. I really don't know what to do, if I lie, Tom Robinson and his family will suffer. If I tell the truth, I could just run away. I still have time to decide what I will do.
Emily N A2
ReplyDeleteMayella Violet Ewell (directly after the trial)
I lied and I feel horrible. Tom Robinson was found guilty and now is in jail. I wish I would have told the truth but I was so nervous that kept telling lies. The problem didn't get better, in fact it got worse. Recently Tom Robinson has tried to escape from jail and was killed. How horrible is that? My father is satisfied though which makes me feel even more guilty.
Anyway, now that the trial is over, I'm still thinking about running away because my father keeps beating me up! I would have reported it but then my father would beat me up more. I think running away is my only way out of this mess.
Emily N A2
ReplyDeleteMayella Violet Ewell (five years after the book ends)
I ran away five years ago, the day I ran away I found out that my father had been killed. He was trying to kill two innocent kids! I'm very glad that I ran away, I have been able to get married and become a teacher. I have learned so much, and now I don't have to worry about getting beat up all the time! Yes, I still do remember that horrible day of the trial, and I still feel horrible about my mistake of lying. Leading up to this day, I have sent gifts every month to the Robinsons hoping it will help them out even in the slightest bit. I send it anonymous so they dont know it's me. So overall everything has gotten better.
Atticus Finch........
ReplyDeleteThe trial is tomorrow and I know I am not going to get Tom Robinson out of being arrested. I am not worried on how I will do in the trial tomorrow. What I am worried about is that Tom will not be able to ge t over being convicted for a crime where he was accused for when in reality Tom was the victim. Another thing I am worried about is how Scout and Jem will feel when they see an innocent man go to jail, and one that i was defending. I don't want them to think that if you fail at something that it means you give up. I want them to always remember they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. I also want them to remember how they saved mine and Tom's life that night at the jail house.
I am glad I took this case, without it I would never feel good about myself again. If I hadn't taken this case I would never have the respect for myself, my kids, or anybody else again. My kids would never learn the lesson, that if you everybody deserves a chance to not be what people think. People should not be treated terrible by others who think they are worth more than the person they are doing wrong to. I hate that this case was even started, but I hope that people will learn that people don't deserve to be judged for being different. I am hoping this case has a positive outcome for most people, if not everyone.
Ambree F. B7
Atticus Finch....
ReplyDeleteToday is the trial and I am hoping for the best. I am hoping that the jury sees things from their concious over how Tom looks and who he is. I am curious on how things are going to go today. This is the case that is going to decide the future for everyone's life and the future of our town. I don't understand why everyone is so cruel to a man who did nothing to a woman, except do all the chores she asked of him. Tom did those chores for Mayella because he felt sorry for a single white woman to have about seven kids and noone to help her raise them. It is time for people to understand that what they do to others hurts. It is not funny or appreciated from the people recieving, the comments. I am hoping this case helps people understand and learn that.
This case is important for people to realize that they don't need to be hurtful and cruel. Having this attitude towards others will ruin relationships and lives. All this hatred it takes over, soon it is all you can think about until your life is over. I am wanting my children to learn this lesson and always remember it. I don't want them to grow up in a world full of hate and grudges. If this case goes good and hopefully it will,and nobody will have to be hurt. I am worried life will get worse and so will the racism if nobody listens to reason and condems an innocent man.
Ambree F. B7
Atticus Finch....
ReplyDeleteI am glad everything turned out how it did. Even though Bob and Tom both died, when neither of them had to. I am so glad that my children did not die along with them. I know that everything happened for a reason and I am grateful they happened like that. My son saved my daughter, from a murderer and a crazy man like Bob Ewelle. I am glad my kids learned all the lessons I taught them, and I hope they never forget. I love that I tried my best to help Tom and that he would have never gone to jail if he wasn't black. That means so much to know that I saved someone like Tom. Even though he died in the end, and his family got the consequences of Bob's mistakes. I know that Tom will live on in his family's hearts.
It means so much to me that Boo was there to protect my children from Bob. I am so grateful to him for helping Jem and Scout and bringing him home safely. I will never be able to repay him for saving the two most important people in my life. I feel bad that Boo got treated so terribly by everyone in the town, but he saved two kids when it mattered most. I hope there will be more people like Boo, and not as much like Bob. I know he tried to be liked but wasn't very good at it, because he didn't try long or hard enough.
Ambree F. B7
The trial is soon, very soon. The town is buzzing since this is the biggest event since lord knows when. My family has been talking about me, and I know it. Scout beat up Francis, and I know it wasn’t because of what Francis said. Scout asked me why I am representing Tom Robinson. I told her the reason why, plain and simple. That every lawyer has a case that changes his life and that this is most likely my case. I also said that if I couldn’t take this case, how could I expect her and Jem to ever mind me?
ReplyDeleteI do not regret taking this case. I believe Tom Robinson is an innocent man and that he should be able to walk free. I have been reviewing the night with Tom endless times, he is positive he did not rape Mayella Ewell. I believe him as if he were my own brother. He keeps reviewing what he will say in court, endless excitement as we pray for the best. As much as I can hope, it doesn’t look good. A white jury trying a black man? Not at all. But as I said, all we can do is hope for the best.
Taylor S b8
Tom was found guilty. My reaction was shocked and angry. That case all led up that Mr. Ewell beat his own daughter. Was I surprised? Not at all. As said, an entirely white jury was trying an African –American. The odds didn’t look good from the start anyway. As much as I hate to admit it, I didn’t have much high hopes for this trial from the start. But what was I to deny a man trying to pertain what ever freedom he had from the start?
ReplyDeleteTom was shot to death trying to escape from the prison he was moved to, probably would have made it if his left hand wasn’t dead. But how he died, they shot him seventeen times. Seventeen times. I don’t see why, when one shot would have killed him in all. That’s just simply outrageous. I went to go tell his wife today, she just collapsed on the ground. Poor woman. I cant imagine what she must be going through… Actually I can. I miss her so much. We haven’t started planning the burial yet, but we will get to that soon, none the less. It’s been a long day, I am going to tell Scout and Jem good night, and grateful they are with me.
Taylor S B8
It has been five years now since Tom died. A short five years, but five years. I have grown old, as have Scout & Jem. Tom’s burial was simple. He has a wood casket, and he was dressed in his Sunday best as far as I could recall. Something I will never forget though was his wife’s face as they lowered him into the ground. She ran toward the casket more than five times as if she could bring him back with her. The look in her eyes haunts me forever. The look of scared, lonely, and most of all, confusion. I lost touch with her about three years ago, but last I heard, she got remarried and is having another child.
ReplyDeleteMayella is gone as well. Moved away last year with some boy she met at the grocery market in town. He was on business, and she wanted to be with him. Her father was furious, and she left with a black eye and bruises all over her body. Life in Maycomb has moved on since the trial, only taking a month to recover. What a shame. Calpurnia has passed on as well, and we miss her everyday. It’s getting to that time again. I must head off to bed, I have court tomorrow. Good night all.
Taylor S b8
Taylor l A1
ReplyDeleteAs I have tried to defend tom in front of the jury, I believe that with just a little luck I can have him free. But there are a few of the jury that I know don’t like niggers. I can guess they will do everything they can to get tom behind bars. But for the rest of the jury I think I have them. Tom’s accusers were a little shaky and kept changing their story. As for tom, he told the court the same story every time. With all of the evidence that I have shown the court it is almost obvious that tom is innocent. But we will see.
Atticus Finch
ReplyDeleteBefore Trial:
I have a new case to defend a black man, his name is Tom Robinsen. Tom is being accused of raping a white girl. I know that I am going to be made fun of, but I know that it is the right thing to do. When Tom asked me if I would defend him on this case I could see in his eyes that he wasn't lying. Tom really needs my help right now and I will do everything in my power to make sure I clear his good name. I sure hope that this case will go well tomorrow.
Kaylie S. A4
Atticus Finch
ReplyDeleteAfter Trial:
Well, the trial didn't go well. Tom was found guilty. Whoever hit Mayella was left handed and Tom could not have hurt Mayella because Tom's left hand was torn apart when he was twelve years old. He got it caught in a cotton gin. Going into that case I knew that the stakes were already going to be very high because Tom is black and people don't ever choose a black man over a white. I tried my hardest and there is nothing I can do about it. I made my point and it was very true. Tom started crying during the trial. I knew that he was telling the truth. However Mayella was yelling and you could tell that she was getting very defensive. I knew that it was the right thing to do defending Tom Robinson.
Kaylie S. A4
Atticus Finch
ReplyDeleteBefore Trial:
I have a new case to defend a black man, whose name is Tom Robinson. Tom is accused of raping a white girl named Mayella Violet Ewell. I know that I am going to be made fun of, but I also know that it is the right thing to do. When Tom asked me if I would defend him on this case I could see in his eyes that he wasn't lying.
Tom really needs my help right now and I will do everything in my power to make sure I clear his good name. I wonder what Mayella's lawyers will say to help win this case. I need to work on my opening remarks. I sure hope that this case will go well tomorrow.
Kaylie S. A4
Atticus Finch
After Trial:
Well, the trial didn't go well. Tom was found guilty. Whoever hit Mayella was left handed and Tom could not have hurt Mayella because Tom's left hand was torn apart when he was twelve years old. He got it caught in a cotton gin.
Going into that case I knew that the stakes were going to be very high because Tom is black. People in this town don't choose a black man over a white man. I tried my hardest and I made my points the best I could. Tom started crying during the trial and I knew that he was telling the truth. However, Mayella was yelling and you could tell that she was getting very defensive. I'm glad that I defended Tom Robinson, I'm sad the jury found him guilty.
Kaylie S. A4
Atticus Finch
Five years after book ends:
It has been five years since the trial of Tom Robinson. He was shot 17 times while trying to escape from prison. Mayella still morns the loss of her father. Mayella still has not found the right man for marriage, but has had many boyfriends. Jem and Scout are teenagers now, and have many friends both white and black. I am so proud of them.
I am still a lawyer. I haven't had a case quite like the Tom Robinson case. I am looking for more cases like that one, it makes me stronger as a person and a better lawyer. I am so proud to have helped try to defend him.
Kaylie S. A4
It has been almost five years sense the trial. I am still deeply sorry for tom. If you read this you will know that tom Robison is dead. he was shot in the back trying to escape. But as it is almost five years sense, I am over that now. I have had many other cases that went just fine. the town is fine scout and Jem are happy. The only way reason that I am writing this in my dairy is that I am now moving on to another phase of life. I am never going to feel a tad of regret on the case of Tom Robison.
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Matthew P.
ReplyDeleteB4
Blog Entry
Entry 1: Before the Trial
I am Atticus Finch. I was standing in my house thinking about Tom Robinson. I was walking around when I got a phone call from the jury telling me Tom Robinson has gotten arrested. Tom Robinson was a black man I was protecting from harm from other people. How can Tom Robinson get arrested? What did he do? If I am protecting him, then I should go see what happened.
I hung the phone up in surprise that Tom Robinson has gotten accused of raping a woman named Mayella Violet Ewell. I don’t know if he actually abused her or if she is just making it up so he can get arrested and go to jail. I knew Mayella. She was the kind of woman who could make things up, even though she always looks innocent.
Entry 2: Directly after the Trial
I couldn't believe that Tom Robinson has actually been accused of abusing her. All of those questions I asked both Mayella and Tom were spinning in my head. The questions for Tom, he sounded like he actually did do it, but I wasn’t so sure. The questions I asked Mayella, she started freaking out after I asked her a certain question. She said Tom took advantage of her!
Tom Robinson still went to jail for the thought of abusing and taking advantage of Mayella. I also couldn’t help it but think that Tom was being courageous and probably was telling the truth. I just don’t trust Mayella. Probably soon the truth will actually come out and one of the two people will go to jail. I thought it should’ve been Mayella. Tom looked strong, but he also looked innocent.
Entry 3: 5 years after the Trial
Tom Robinson has gotten killed in jail! I couldn’t believe that actually happened to him. I got angry at the people who killed him. It could’ve been a mob who hated black people, so they got into the jail house and shot him. I am getting older, and someday I’ll need to just let that experience go. If Tom Robinson ever got killed, I couldn’t do anything about it.
My kids are more grown up, Tom Robinson is dead and I had to tell his wife. I didn’t want to because it would be so sad to say it, but I had to. Even though Tom Robinson is dead, I will still think about him and what he did. He probably sacrificed himself by telling the truth, got to jail, and let a mob kill him. I will never forget that.
Zack C B4
ReplyDeleteAtticus Finch before the trial...
I have chosen to take Tom Robinsons' case. The next vew months are going to be very rough for me, Scout , and Jem. It has been three days since I have accepted this case and I have already gotten tons of heat from it.
Every day I walk to or from the office and not a day has passed when people have yelled at, thrown stuff at me, and tons of other things. It has been only three days, if that happened from three days, I wonder what will happen to me during those six months...
Mayella Ciolet Ewell.
ReplyDelete5 years after book.
I am now happily married and have two children. Yet I still look back on that trial everyday of my life knowing that the death of that man was my fault. I have to keep reminding myself that it is all in the past. But as much as I try I can't help feeling like a murderer. I look at my kids each day and try not to imagine if they would look at me any different if they knew, because I know the answer would be yes.
Jeff S.
ReplyDeleteAtticus Finch-Before the trial.
I decided to help out Tom Robinson in his trial. He was accused of raping Ewell's daughter. I personally do not think it's true. Black man or not, I will stand up for him.
Jem and Scout are hearing all sorts of things, like that their Father is a niger lover. I'd wish they didn't pay much attention to those snyde comments, especially Scout. She keeps asking me questions. Other than that, I'd wish they just pay no attention to adult affairs and remain concentrated on being a child. Well, I belive Cal is done with the supper.
Jeff S. A4
ReplyDeleteAtticus Finch-Directly after the trial.
Today was a great dissapointment. I just cannot believe that we lost the trial. Tom told the truth. I just know Ewell told his daughter to lie. I cannot comprehend what goes on in the minds of some ignorant individuals. My biggest worry is for Tom's family. I hope the local congregation, the one Cal goes to, will be able to help somehow. Poor Tom. You do not deserve to go to jail. That dirty liar Ewell should be taking your place. I fair thee all well in your further affairs,
Atticus Finch
Atticus Finch Post trial...
ReplyDeleteWhen I heard that he was guilty I knew that it wasn't my fault for this. Heck they could have brought the best Lawyer in the country to this case and it would still be the same out come. there was more than enough proof for this case and everyone knew it. This was a case of pure southern hated for the colored people. I tried my best for that man but as i said from the beginning it was all ready decided. Sorry Tom I tried....
Jeff S. A4
ReplyDeleteAtticus Finch-5 years from the end of the book.
I cannot believe how time can travel and slip out of our grasps in the blink of an eye. It's seemed like such little time since the death of my dear friend, Tom Robinson. His family is carrying on, still copeing.
It's been entertaining watching my children grow up. I don't quite think that Scout has grown out of her tomboy stage...although with Dill permanantly moved in with his aunt, I think this will soon change. Jem finally found himself another job. His arm still aches from his attack from Ewell. Not much to worry, since they got him locked up. Nobody knows what happened to the Radley's. Last we heard of them, they moved to Monroeville. Well, I'll try to keep you more updated. Until then,
Atticus Finch.
Zack C B4
ReplyDeleteAtticus Finch after the trail...
Well that didn't go as well as I expected. I can't believe that the jury did that. You could totally see that she was lying. Oh well, that is cliche that they would be biased toward them.
I feel bad for Tom because he was the victim and he is going to jail. I wish that this town would just grow up and realize that this whole "blacks" vs "whites" is just pathetic. We can be more productive if we just dumped the racism.
Mckayde L. B4
ReplyDeleteBefore the trial:
Why hello there, My name is Tom Robinson. I am going to trial tomorrow for something quite atrocious. A Ms. Mayella Ewell has accused me of something that is horrific! She testified that I, Tom Robinson, raped her when clearly I didn't. I would do no such thing to any lady! She put the moves on me which I kindly denied. So she tried kissing me! The nerve right! Right when she went to kiss me her father, Bob Ewell walked into the house. It was a misunderstanding but in Bob's eyes he was seeing a whole different thing. So I have to be kept in the safe hands of Atticus Fince.
So here I am telling you this story. I hope my kids and such would be okay while im gone. But I know my chances of winning are slime mainly because I am a African. But I will tell the truth no matter what and hope to the gods I will be okay.
Zack C B4
ReplyDeleteAtticus Finch 5 years after the trail...
Those were the days,it was nice to get the Tom Robinson case. RIP. We all miss him still. Every now and then I will get an insult or two about Tom. I can't believe that they are still all mad about it!
The town is pritty much the same but that. Scout and Jem are growing up so fast it is unbeleivable. Not only that but Boo Radley has been coming out and hanging out more with people. But he still is pritty shy.
Mckayde L. B4
ReplyDeleteRight after the trial:
I am baffled at the results of the jury! I am sentenced to jail! I was testified as guilty! I am 100% innocent, I told the truth no matter what. I would not say the same about Ms. Mayella Ewell. She told a whole different story about what actually happened. She said I was putting the moves on her! She said there were bruises on her arms and that got the approval of the doctor!.
I for one would like to thank the kind and generous man named Atticus Finch. He went the whole nine just to try to keep me innocent. He also pointed out the theory that Bob beat Mayella after seeing her try to kiss me. Because she was kissing a black man like me. Then they decided to blame it on me as a option out of the fact that they had a daughter who liked Africans. But then again it was only a theory. It put all of the pieces together though. Well I have to head to the county jail. Sincerely, Mr. Tom Robinson
Mckayde L. B4
ReplyDelete5 years after the trial:
I would firstly like to point out that I have been dead for quite some time now. I had been at the county jail for a bit then some man had killed me in plain sight. I guess this is the consequence of telling the truth. I also have been watching the family of Finch. And they got a story of their own. They went through stuff they didn't have to because their father, Atticus defended me in trial 5 years ago.
First of all I would like to say I am so sorry to the Finch's. Because they went through stuff they didn't have to. Like from the fact that Bob Ewell went after Scout and Jem after a school play! The drunken mess ended up being killed by the one and only, Boo Radley. If Boo wasn't there then Jem and Scout would have been killed by the drunken idiot. I am so sorry they had to go through this. Well I am going to go play tennis with George Washington in the thy heavenly tennis court. Yours truly, Tom Robinson.
Megan G. B3
ReplyDeleteMayella Violet Ewell
It's almost the trial. That Tom Robinson... I can't even put into words what I feel. I know what the truth is, but what is gonna happen has to be done. I done nothin' wrong. A black man should have never entered into a white womens house anyways. I know I have the upper hand 'cause I ain't black. Pa says everthing will be fine. Everything should go according to plan.
Megan G. B3
ReplyDeleteMayell Violet Ewell
(after trial)
The trial was horrible. Even though Mr. Robinson was proven guilty. It took the jury far too long to come with a verdict. It made me think. Tom was a nice man and he would help me with little stuff around the house and I make him to to jail? Oh well. He's black, so he shouldn't have been wonderin' anywhere anyways. Pa seems pleased so things should be fine.
Megan G. B3
ReplyDeleteMayella Ewell
(5 years after)
Things have been so tiresome lately. Five years since ago was the last time I saw Tom. I couldn't tell no one who didn't know about the trial exactly what happened. In a matter of fact, I haven't told anyone the truth about that day. I swore to the Holy Bible that I'd tell the truth, and I didn't. I thought back to Mr. Finch. He was a good man. He was right to help Tom with that case. I don't know if I feel guilty anymore. I just feel more numb about the whole situation.
Camerin D. A3 Atticus Finch
ReplyDeleteBefore the trial: I am so nervous about this trial. I don’t want to disappoint anyone. I hate that my kids have to put up with criticism from everyone in town because of my decisions. I also feel so bad for Tom. He is a good man and Mayella is just taking advantage of his color to do everything she wants. I think she is the problem here not Tom.
I have to protect Tom though. It is my duty to protect him. I bet some people will try to get him tonight before the trial. I better go and sit in front of the door so nothing will happen that will ruin his chances of being cleared. I kinda like Tom. He would be a good friend.
Camerin D. A3 Atticus Finch
ReplyDeleteDirectly after the trial: I can’t believe this! I totally had a legitimate case. There is no possible way that Tom could have done it. I totally proved that he didn’t have the use of his left hand. The evidence on Mayella plainly pointed to a left hand being used. The jury is so stupid. They don’t know evidence when they see it.
I can’t believe that they are all so racist against colored people. I had all the evidence that I needed. If it were any white person they would be free right now. Since it is a black person everyone just agrees to send him to jail. I think they all know he is innocent but they don’t want anyone to know they think that. Ugh!
Camerin D. A3 Atticus Finch
ReplyDeleteFive years after the book ends: Finally, everything has blown over. No one really criticizes me over the trial anymore. I still can’t believe Tom had to die. Well I guess he didn’t have to. He chose to. I still can’t believe it. It made me so sad that an innocent man pretty much killed himself because he was convicted of a crime he didn’t do.
I would hate to be put in that situation. I am not sure what I would do. Tom is a very brave man. I am very proud to have known him. I hope he is having a better life where ever he is right now.
Justus F. b4
ReplyDeleteAtticus Finch
Well tomorrow is the start of the trials, and Im a bit nervous. I think I can well represent tom in his trial. If anything goes wrong he can and will get the death penalty. Iv'e been studying up on the case and feel pretty good about my choice in representing him. well my next entry will be shortly after the trial, i will let you know how it went. goodbye for now!
Justus F. b4
ReplyDeleteThe trials are now over. It hurts me to say that Tom was proven guilty. But what gets me the most is that the only reason he is being punished is because he is colored. Why cant we respect all people? Even if they are Negroes? I feel really bad not being able to do much more but I tried. I wish that someday we all will be equal, whether colored or white as can be.
justus F. b4
ReplyDeletefive years after the trial.
So it turns out a couple of days after the trials and Tom was moved, he tried to escape the prison and was shot. Not only shot but slaughtered like the men thought he was just an animal at the butcher. It was right of them. But it wasn't right for me not to try hard enough. maybe next time, if there is. Well this will be my last entry,
Atticus F.