TOM'S ARM. Tom's crippled
arm leaves him a weaker man physically (not unlike the tiny mockingbird), and it serves
as the proof that he was incapable (i.e. innocent) of committing the act of which he was
accused.
TOM'S GOODNESS. A
humble family man with a wife and children, Tom's biggest mistake was setting foot in
the Ewell house in the first place. His intent was only to help Mayella and provide some
needed assistance (i.e. happiness) in a household that provided Mayella little comfort
or support.
PITY FOR
MAYELLA. Tom probably regretted admitting that he "felt right sorry" for
Mayella, but under normal circumstances, it was a righteous emotion, and his intentions
were pure.
TOM'S FLIGHT.
Though Tom's attempt to escape does not show an innocent side, it is symbolic of a bird
trying to fly freely from within a caged area. In doing so, Tom decided to climb the
fence to freedom rather than attempt to forcibly overpower the
guards.
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