Moreover, Harper Lee portrayed Tom as a mockingbird. Diligently, Tom remained resilient and never disrespected others. Tom, who was a dedicated worker, had so much to give to the world, but no one wanted to listen. Generously, kindly, and patiently- he provided help to those in need of it. On his way home, he would assist Mayella with her chores and yard work. Following his moral beliefs, Tom always told the truth and nothing but the definite truth. During the trial, Tom tried his hardest to get the jury to believe his story. Sadly, the citizens of Maycomb County remained oblivious, as they were racist and chose to disregard the truth. Mayella fell in love with Tom, but she couldn’t handle the shame, and dishonestly stated that he had raped
