To Kill a Mockingbird
explain the symbolism of tom's crippled left arm
chapter 18
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chapter 18
Based on the way Mayella was "raped," Atticus shows that Tom could not have done it with his crippled left hand. It is symbolic of his weakness in the face of the "justice" of the white jury which will convict him even though he is not guilty.
do you mean Jeremy? (Jem?)