In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Tom Robinson is accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a white woman. Despite evidence showing his innocence, he is convicted by an all-white jury due to racial prejudice. Tom attempts to escape from prison and is shot dead by guards.
During Aunt Alexandra's afternoon tea in "To Kill a Mockingbird," the news of Tom Robinson's death is announced. Tom had tried to escape from prison and was shot dead by the authorities. This news deeply affects the characters in the novel, especially Atticus Finch and Calpurnia.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," besides Scout, Atticus, and Alexandra, the other characters in Jem's room are Miss Maudie and Calpurnia. They are discussing the news of Tom Robinson's trial and its impact on the town.
The ladies tell the rest of the group that Tom Robinson has been shot and killed while trying to escape from prison. They also mention that Atticus had gone to the Robinson household to inform them of the news in person.
Elmer Davis is not a character in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Elmer Davis was an American news reporter and commentator during World War II.
Yes, in Chapter 8 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee uses foreshadowing when Scout says that it was the coldest winter since 1885, hinting at the challenging events to come. Lee also employs symbolism through the snow, representing the darkness that descends upon Maycomb with the news of Tom Robinson's trial.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Tom Robinson's wife is not explicitly mentioned reacting to his death since the focus is primarily on the trial and its aftermath. Tom's death is revealed to Scout through Aunt Alexandra who got the news from Atticus. It can be inferred that Tom's wife would have been devastated by his death as he was wrongly convicted and killed while trying to escape prison.
At the end of chapter 12 in "To Kill a Mockingbird," Atticus Finch arrives at their house with news that Tom Robinson has been killed while trying to escape from prison. Sheriff Heck Tate also accompanies him to provide details about the incident.
Norman Robinson - television news reporter - was born in 1951.
Atticus sits by the jailhouse to protect Tom Robinson from a lynching mob. He knows the mob is coming to harm Tom, so he positions himself there to prevent any violence from happening. It showcases Atticus's commitment to justice and doing what is right, even in the face of danger.
Link Deas's store in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is described as a simple and unassuming general store located in Maycomb County. It serves as a meeting place for the townspeople, where they can buy basic goods and catch up on local news. Link Deas is known in the community for being a fair and honest businessman.
The Mobile Register, The Birmingham News, and The Montgomery Adviser are all papers that Atticus reads.As for the official newspaper of Maycomb (Scout's hometown), that is The Maycomb Tribune. The Maycomb Tribune is smaller and less professional than the larger aforementioned papers. It's rumored that Mr. B. B. Underwood (owner, editor, and printer of The Maycomb Tribune) makes up each story in the quaint news source.
Scout initially struggles to accept the news, feeling hurt and confused. However, she gradually comes to terms with it and learns to see things from a different perspective, gaining a deeper understanding of the situation.