Do you think it is possible for Tom to receive a fair trial in this town? Explain. What difference would it make if the trial were held elsewhere?

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To Kill a Mockingbird

Do you think it is possible for Tom to receive a fair trial in this town? Explain. What difference would it make if the trial were held elsewhere?

In the trial chapters we see that racism and prejudice of the townspeople come violently and shockingly into the open.

Asked by Bob G #453351 on 7/21/2015 1:10 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/21/2015 1:26 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 7/21/2015 1:26 AM

No, it isn't possible for Tom to receive a fair trial based upon the fact he is living in a town permeated with racism and being judged by a jury of his "white" peers. Had the trial been held elsewhere, it might be possible things would have been different, but I highly doubt it. Tom was a black man accused of raping a white woman. Do you think a different location would have made a difference>

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