Prior to hearing the verdict, Scout underestimated the seriousness of the trial and believed that Tom Robinson would be found innocent based on the conflicting testimonies of the Ewells and the lack of evidence. Once the verdict is read and Tom is wrongly convicted of assaulting and raping Mayella, Scout loses her childhood innocence by witnessing the racial injustice. Scout's perspective on life changesdrastically as a result of hearing Tom's guilty verdict. Previously,...
Prior to hearing the verdict, Scout underestimated the seriousness of the trial and believed that Tom Robinson would be found innocent based on the conflicting testimonies of the Ewells and the lack of evidence. Once the verdict is read and Tom is wrongly convicted of assaulting and raping Mayella, Scout loses her childhood innocence by witnessing the racial injustice. Scout's perspective on life changes drastically as a result of hearing Tom's guilty verdict. Previously, Scout believed that her community members were predominately kind, compassionate individuals who treated others with respect regardless of race or class. After Tom's verdict, Scout begins to understand the dual nature of Maycomb's citizens. She gains insight into the beliefs of her fellow citizens by analyzing Miss Gate's behavior and noticing the hypocrisy during Aunt Alexandra's missionary circle. However, unlike her brother, Scout is not jaded as a result of Tom's guilty verdict. Scout also learns the importance of one of her father's most significant lessons. She fully understands why it is considered a sin to kill a mockingbird following the trial. Scout saw how the jury took advantage and ruined an innocent individual. She applies the lesson of treating innocent human beings with respect and compassion later on in the novel when she is introduced to Boo Radley.
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