To Kill a Mockingbird

When Tom Robinson takes the oath what is made clear about his left hand ? How does this help Atticus's case?

Chapter 19 short answer plz

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When Tom Robinson takes the oath, it becomes evident to everyone in the courtroom that his left hand is useless.... injured in an accident. This helps Atticus' case because Mayella's attacker assaulted her with his left hand.... something Tom Robinson was incapable of doing.

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To Kill a Mockingbird