Almost everyone in town was coming in to watch my trail. I didn’t know how things were going to turn out but I was not to confident when I stepped into the court room. I had no fear what so ever, about what had really happened; but the fact that Ms. Mayella was going to lie. Now that really did worry me, I mean what would happen if the jury actually believes her and not me? What would happen if they find me guilty for something I most certainly did not to or try to do at any time? All these questions went through my head, but I had to stop my self before I looked as if I was hiding something or worse; let them think I really did rape Ms. Mayella.
After I heard what Ms. Mayella had to say about what had happened my confidence gained and I could tell it wasn’t going to be as hard as I though it would to get the jury to listen and agree with what I had to say. At that moment I was proud to call Atticus my lawyer, he looked as if he knew exactly how to get Ms. Mayella to look like she had no idea what she could say or do next to cover up what she’s lying about.
Ms. Mayella couldn’t even answer half the questions Atticus was asking her when she was up at the stand. Every one could tell her story did not match mine at all. I answered everything completely with no hesitation like she had when she answered half the questions. I felt confident and not as worried as when I stepped into the court case. As I made my way out, I saw the way she had looked at Atticus and look that I could not forget, with hatred and anger.
Atticus did a great job and I felt I did a good job keeping my story straight, but really I didn’t have to do anything but tell the truth; I mean I had nothing to hide or things I couldn’t say that happened. The only thing I was worried about is having the jury find me guilty because of my race. I hope for the best and wish that Ms. Mayella would tell the truth and stop accusing me of something I didn’t do. Now all that is left to ask my self is “Why is Ms. Mayella doing this to me?”
Post 7 - Chapters 26-28 - Jem
16 years ago
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It was very interesting how you show what was going through his head at the time, it made him seem more like a person. I also liked how you show feelings that were in the book.
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