Tom Robinson was a Black man that was getting accused of raping and hurting Mrs. Mayella. But, Little did they know Mrs. Mayella had been calling Tom Robinson over everyday for a while to help her with something.

Tom Robinson

"You're a mighty good fellow, it seems—did all this for not one penny?"

"Yes, suh. I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try more'n the rest of 'em-"

"You felt sorry for her, you felt sorry for her?" Mr. Gilmer seemed ready to rise to the ceiling.

The witness realized his mistake and shifted uncomfortably in the chair. But the damage was done. Below us, nobody liked Tom Robinson's answer. Mr. Gilmer paused a long time to let it sink in. (19.124-127)