Overview
Character Name
Tom Robinson
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Young Adult, Adult
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Spoken
Time & Place
maycomb, alabama, maycomb alabama 1935 as remembered by an adult jean louise finch now in her mid-30s
Analysis
Age 25, African-American. Southern accent. Tom Robinson is accused of abusing and beating Mayella Ewell, a white, nineteen-year-old girl. He is innocent, but is standing trial and public opinion is strongly against him. Tom is married, has three children, and is a good man.
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