Mock Trial Analysis

The mock trial in which I participated as a juror was derived from the riveting novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. The premise of this novel was a black man named Tom Robinson being accused of raping a white woman known as Mayella Ewell. As a jury member in the mock trial, it was my job to identify the evidence presented by the defense and prosecution teams and discuss with the other jury members whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. Through being a jury member, and being placed in a situation where the collaboration of opinions is required, I have learned to stay true to my beliefs and have learned the importance of decision making.

The prosecution team presented evidence stating that Tom Robinson was guilty of raping Mayella Ewell. Calling three witnesses to the stand, Hack Tate, Bob Ewell, and Mayella Ewell, these witnesses backed up the prosecution team's claim that Tom was guilty. The information that Mayella introduced was that she had asked Tom Robinson to help her with a chifforobe. She invited him inside her house, and before she knew it he was on top of her. Bruised all over and especially, bruised on the left side of her face, Bob Ewell thought it was best not to call a doctor for his …show more content…
Listening to the evidence presented to them, jury members have an important job in a courtroom. Through acting as a jury member, I have learned how difficult it is for multiple people to agree on a verdict. Taking all the evidence, forming an opinion on it, and then discussing it with multiple other people is a challenging task. Acting as a jury member for a trial was an experience that exposed me to the judicial system, and helped me to gain an understanding of what it would be like in a courtroom setting. In addition to this, I have broadened my communication and analysis skills, which will greatly help me in the