Why does Atticus mention Toms previous record of conviction?
pohnpei397 Teacher Community / Jr. College Editor Emeritus Debater Expert Educator $(document).ready(function() { $(‘a.toggle_expert_titles’).click(function() { $(‘#show_expert_titles’).toggle(); return false; }); }); This happens in Chapter 19, during the trial. Mr. Gilmer, the prosecutor, is questioning Tom Robinson. He is trying to get Tom to admit that he has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of… (The entire answer is 134 words.) This is an expert answer, written by an eNotes editor. To read the entire answer, please join eNotes. Rate answer: $(‘#ascore-165169’).istars(setAnswerRating); Flag as inappropriate Posted by pohnpei397 on Sunday January 31, 2010 at 3:59 PM mkcapen1 Teacher Middle School Debater Expert $(document).ready(function() { $(‘a.toggle_expert_titles’).click(function() { $(‘#show_expert_titles’).toggle(); return false; }); }); Best answer as selected by question asker. As Tom’s defending attorney Atticus has the responsibility of dispelling evidence in court.
