TRUE or FALSE: Tom Robinson was originally appointed another attorney by the court, and Atticus asked to take the case.

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The question is asking whether the statement about Tom Robinson being originally appointed another attorney by the court is true or false. This requires knowledge of the context surrounding Tom Robinson's case in literature.

More Information

Atticus Finch was directly appointed by Judge Taylor to represent Tom Robinson because the judge believed Atticus would provide a fair defense.

Tips

A common mistake is thinking multiple lawyers were involved due to Atticus's strong willingness to defend Tom.

Sources

• In To Kill a Mockingbird, is Atticus paid to be Tom's lawyer, and did ... - quora.com
• In To Kill A Mockingbird, which chapter does Atticus accept Tom's case - enotes.com
• Atticus Finch's Defense of Tom Robinson's Innocence - eNotes.com - enotes.com