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In chapter 18 of To Kill A Mockingbird, how well does Mr. Gilmer prove Tom's guilt in the eyes of the reader & in the eyes of the jury?

Can you suggest why these might be different?

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Posted by patdnmb1fn on Sunday February 24, 2008 at 10:12 AM and tagged with jury, mr gilmer, to kill a mockingbird, tom.

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  1. amethystrose Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

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    This question has already been answered.

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    http://www.enotes.com/mockingbird/q-and-a/chapter-18-how-...

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    Posted by amethystrose on Sunday February 24, 2008 at 11:18 AM

  2. mernstp
    mernstp Student
    High School - 9th Grade

    he does not prove it at all to the reader. The jury is however convinced of his guild because of their prejudice. The reader can be unbiased.

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    Posted by mernstp on Sunday December 21, 2008 at 5:49 PM