How Did Bob Ewell Kill A Mockingbird Trial

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Opening Statement for Bob Ewell Good afternoon, I am Tyler Fischer, and today I will be representing Maycomb County in this important case. Bob Ewell falsely claimed that Tom Robinson raped his daughter Mayella in her own home. He said Tom Robinson beat her and took full advantage of his daughter when the opposite happened. When the case is concluded, we are confident you will find the defendant, Bob Ewell, guilty of defamation. During the court case of the now-killed Tom Robinson, Bob Ewell was recorded yelling, “‘I seen that N***** yonder ruttin’ on my Mayella’” (Lee 231). Once again, Bob Ewell lets his anger get the best of him and starts yelling curse words in a courtroom full of children. During the trial, Bob’s lawyer was recorded asking “Did you have a clear view of the room” (Lee 233) to which Mr. Ewell said, “‘Yes sir’” (Lee 233). …show more content…

Mayella, the supposed rape victim, said “‘I don’t remember to good, but next thing I knew papa was in the room yelling Who did it? Who did it?’” (Lee 242) I just can’t understand, Why ask who did it if you said you saw who did it? Bob Ewell is a left-handed writer and the only other person, with a working left arm, who claims to be at the scene when the supposed rape happened besides Mayella. In the trial, Mr. Tate testified “Mayella Ewell was beaten on the right side of her face” (Lee 225). To hit someone on the right side of their face, it’s most common to strike with your left hand. When talking Tom Robinson testified and stated “‘Mr. Finch, it was way last spring’” (Lee

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