Tom Robinson And Boo Radley Essay
In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the mockingbird has come to symbolize many people, especially Tom Robinson and Arthur (Boo) Radley. Although they are often blamed for the misfortunes of others, both Arthur and Tom only intend well for the community and have made efforts to contribute to the well-being of others. Although he is feared by many children and adults in the town he has done many good things for the finches. He continually gave gifts to the children through the hole in a tree, with his brother later filled in with cement. When Miss Maudie's house catches on fire, Boo makes an appearance and wraps a blanket around Scout's shoulders. The Finch children are surprised that Boo ventures from his home, but are thankful that he did,
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During the trial, Link Deas steps in to tell her to announce that Tom Robinson had never made any aggressive moves against him, nor had he ever seen him attempt to harm anyone. Tom was known as a good father and respected in the black community. He is considered a nice young man and his church make an effort to make sure that his wife Helen and three children are provided for while the case is ongoing. Both Boo and Tom are also falsely accused, both without solid reasoning. Boo Radley is a social recluse. He is known as a neighborhood ghoul, portrayed falsely as a villain. He only wants to remain safely inside lest he face the gawking and unforgiving eyes of his neighbors. He is accused of murdering animals, destroying plants. If it was unexplained, he was blamed. Tom Robinson was also innocent and falsely accused, only his accusation resulted in his arrest and eventually his demise. Tom stated that he felt sorry for Mayella, and never meant for things to get out of hand. He was framed for a crime that he did not commit. The Ewells condemned an innocent to uphold what little status they had. Tom was crippled, and evidence showed that he, more than likely, was unable to commit the
During the trial, Link Deas steps in to tell her to announce that Tom Robinson had never made any aggressive moves against him, nor had he ever seen him attempt to harm anyone. Tom was known as a good father and respected in the black community. He is considered a nice young man and his church make an effort to make sure that his wife Helen and three children are provided for while the case is ongoing. Both Boo and Tom are also falsely accused, both without solid reasoning. Boo Radley is a social recluse. He is known as a neighborhood ghoul, portrayed falsely as a villain. He only wants to remain safely inside lest he face the gawking and unforgiving eyes of his neighbors. He is accused of murdering animals, destroying plants. If it was unexplained, he was blamed. Tom Robinson was also innocent and falsely accused, only his accusation resulted in his arrest and eventually his demise. Tom stated that he felt sorry for Mayella, and never meant for things to get out of hand. He was framed for a crime that he did not commit. The Ewells condemned an innocent to uphold what little status they had. Tom was crippled, and evidence showed that he, more than likely, was unable to commit the