Ethos, pathos, and logos are all forms ofwhich make an argument stronger. This is
especially important as both lawyers are presenting evidence and questioning witnesses in the
trial of Tom Robinson.
Ethos is an appeal to
credibility and trust. In Tom's testimony,shows that he visited Mayella's place before, helping
with small jobs she needed and never asking for any money in return. This shows that Mayella
trusted Tom. Atticus also shows that Tom is employed by Link Deas, a white man in town who
stands up to defend Tom's honor during the trial by telling everyone that "that boy's
worked for me eight years an' I ain't had a speck o' trouble outa him." Atticus builds
Tom's character to show his credibility as a witness.
Pathos is an appeal to the emotions of the audience.
Atticus relies heavily on this technique in his interview of Mayella. By showing her living
conditions, Atticus also shows why she would lie and accuse Tom of such horrific crimes. Her
mother has died, she's...
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