Brandon’s Reviews > To Kill a Mockingbird > Status Update

The trial begins, and Atticus presents his evidence and attempts to defend Tom Robinson from his accusations, the evidence appears to be solid, with it being nearly certain that it was not him who had harmed the woman, but the woman's father. However, the jury still condemned the man due to his race, and Jem, who had been at the trial, left in a flurry of tears and anger, not understanding why he had not been freed.