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Why does Tom Robinson attempt to escape prison while Atticus tries to appeal his conviction?

A.
Tom needs to provide for his family.

B. It is easy to escape.

C.
Tom believes there is no hope for his acquittal.

D.
Tom plans to murder Bob Ewell.

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The answer is C. Tom believes there is no hope for his acquittal.

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The correct answer is C. Tom believes there is no hope for his acquittal

He is aware that no matter how good Atticus is, he will still get punished solely because he is an African American.
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