What Is the Outcome of the Trial in to Kill a Mockingbird

Despite strong and persuasive arguments, Tom Robinson is declared guilty. Racial prejudice is still too strong, and this society is not yet able to deal with such a case appropriately. As readers we can feel sad, but Harper Lee prepares us for this by all the previous descriptions of Maycomb’s history and inhabitants.

What was the verdict of the trial in To Kill a Mockingbird?

The evidence doesn’t matter. Tom is found guilty of raping Mayella although reasonable doubt and Tom’s handicap is proven, HOWEVER, the jury deliberates for a few hours, which implies that they are considering the defense’s testimony.

What outcome does JEM expect from the trial?

Jem expects the verdict to be innocent and Atticus thinks that it should be innocent as well but knows the people of Maycomb better then Jem does and knows that their not going to be able to get past the color of his skin and that it is going to be guilty.