Atticus makes a very great closing statement and it is a iconic part in the book and movie. I think it is so iconic because they just ended on a note of Mayella having one last emotional outburst that was caused by Atticus asking lots of questions, this makes Atticus look bad in front of the jury and helps Mayella's case because it makes the juror's protective instinct some out. This means that Atticus has a sly chance of winning and he knew this coming into the case. I think the closing statement was so important because it was very persuasive and Atticus did a very good job of outlining the fact that all men are equal in court and if the jury were to vote Tom quilty they would be making it unair. He says this because just because some African Americans are "bad" or make bad choices doesn't mean they all are, he then proceeds to say that all African American men are trouble but that every race is and that no person hasn't sinned or lied before. He says that is the jury were to fall for Mayella and Bob's lie they would basically be just as stupid as them. This is a major insult since the Ewells are looked down upon so much.
This was one of my favorite chapters so far. I liked it because Atticus did such a good job in persuading the jury. I think the reason he did so well was because he not only stated problems and lack of evidence in the case, he also stated problems within the town and how they have problems with racism and ignorance. He also took his coat of at the beginning which had the tone more laid back instead of serious. I don't know who will win this court case since it's been up and down but this last closing statement. I obviously hope that the jury isn't biased and comes to the verdict that Tom is innocent. What do you think will happen?
Good job Isabelle you did a good job explaining what Atticus did and explained all the racism there is and that all men are equal.I agree with you that this was a good chapter because Atticus did a fantastic job trying to defend Tom,he tired.Overall you put in good detail about Atticus talking about the racism in the town and ignorance,sadly at the end the jury found Tom guilty,and it sucks that the Ewells got away with it.
ReplyDeleteRestating all the evidence and bringing up that in a courtroom we are all equal in his closing argument, heavily impacted the jury and their viewpoints. I had hoped that the jury would set aside their protective instincts and prejudice and racism towards African Americans when making their verdict, but sadly they had not... Though Tom hadn't won, the jury had actually taken time making their verdict, which never happens, and if at all rarely!
ReplyDeleteGood job Isabelle I like your blog post and yes what Atticus said that we should all be treated equal. That did startle them because it usually takes them five minutes to have a verdict. But in this one they took four hours. Also that if they agree with mayella and Bob Ewell that they would be stupid like them. And yes it was a very bad decision that they made Tom guilty. I feel very bad for his wife and his children because they will have a harder life without him.
ReplyDeleteYou had a very good summary here explaining Atticus powerful words in his closing statement. I agree with you that Atticus had a strong chance of winning but sadly it didn't end up very well but Atticus did a great job with this case. This was also one of my favorite chapters because of his powerful closing argument.
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