So far in chapter 17, we have gotten to see the start of the fifth step in the trial process which is case-in-chief. The first witness that was called by the prosecution was Sheriff Heck Tate. Heck Tate explained that the arrest of Tom Robinson happened last year on November 21. He stated that Bob Ewell had called him, and told him that somebody had beaten and raped his daughter Mayella. When he arrived, Mayella was definitely beaten due to her bruises and black eye on her right eye, and he only confirmed that she was raped by her words, not evidence. When Atticus performed a cross-examination on him. Heck Tate looked very suspicious. Neither Bob Ewell nor himself had called a doctor. Also, it took him awhile for him to remember where on her body was Mayella hurt. In class, we talked about the person who beat her had to be left-handed due to her black eye on her right eye.
I think that the jury will start to side with the defense even though they are mostly white people that are ignorant and racist. They will realize that the prosecution can not be trusted due to Heck Tate. The only way that Tom could be found guilty is if he he is left-handed. However, I have my own prediction. The real culprit is... Bob Ewell. Atticus during the cross-examination will ask Bob a question relating to Bob's handedness. If Bob Ewell is left-handed and Tom is not, I can almost guarantee that Tom is innocent unless the jury is overcome by racism and ignorance. Atticus will make a strong closing argument that will destroy the prosecution. If the prosecution wants to win this, they will need more evidence to show Tom is guilty in the following events and hope that the jury gives in to their ignorance and racism.
I really liked your blog post here. You wrote a quick summary. I really liked your opinion too. I agree with you on Bob Ewell being the real culprit. I think he, himself, was overcome by racism and ignorance due to the lack of education, and abused his own daughter. He then decided to make up an entire story claiming Tom Robinson raped his daughter. Bob Ewell could also have been drinking at the time, and started beating her. We will probably found out soon. I really liked your gif too!
ReplyDeleteThis was a nice blog post! I like the summary and I also like how you say you think the jury will be on Tom's side. I also like how you became a bit of a detective and talked about the injuries on Mayella and how no one called a doctor. Your gif was also pretty funny.
ReplyDeleteGood job here summarizing the chapter so far and provided the evidence that we have so far, including the evidence that goes against the prosecution. You wrote all of that in a concise, but informing paragraph. I also like how you gave your own explanations for Mayella's bruises. Very critical thinking, good job.
ReplyDeleteI like this blog and I agree with you about your prediction. It was correct that bob was left-handed. I think it was bob maybe he could of been the one who punched her and that's why they did not called the doctor.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this post and I agree with your prediction. I bet that when mayella goes up on the stand, she will feel guilty and say that it was her dad. I think that Mayella is a good person. That is why there are the nice flowers in the Ewells yard.
ReplyDeleteGreat summarizing the chapter. This is a good post. First off, the meme is pretty funny. Bob isn't taking this whole court issue seriously. He doesn't care at all of what happened. Most likely Bob had beaten her and just wanted to claim that Tom Robinson raped her. Of course Bob was being not the brightest person and fell for the trap. The only thing Atticus needs to do is destroy their credibility. Make sure the jury isn't on their side. It will be pretty hard because the jury is white.
ReplyDeleteThis summery is done well. I liked when you said that Bob is taking the situation very seriously. He should be focused on being careful on what he does. Also, your meme was very funny. Other then that really great post.
ReplyDeleteThis summery is done well. I liked when you said that Bob is taking the situation very seriously. He should be focused on being careful on what he does. Also, your meme was very funny. Other then that really great post.
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