To Kill a Mockingbird

What is a serious mistake that Tom makes in his testimony?

Chapter 19

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Tom says he just tried to help because he felt sorry for her, which stirs up the audience considerably, as it is unacceptable for a black man to feel sorry for a white woman.

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