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lillypad09
lillypad09
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What causes Atticus to cry?

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Posted by lillypad09 on Tuesday April 21, 2009 at 7:53 AM.

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  1. engtchr5 Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

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    Atticus cries after the loss of Tom Robinson's court case. He knew that he had a slim chance of winning in the first place, but what is heart-wrenching to him is the fact that the people of Maycomb did not see fit to try Tom fairly, but rather, made their verdict based solely on skin color, despite Atticus's excellent defense and demonstration of Tom's innocence. The close-mindedness of Maycomb County is tragic in Atticus's mind, and this is what causes him to cry.

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    Posted by engtchr5 on Sunday April 5, 2009 at 11:18 AM