The main occurrence where Tom brought justice to Injun Joe was at the courthouse. During the trial, Tom was brought up as a witness. At a witness he was asked where he was on the day of the murder. He then bellowed, “In the graveyard” (153)! Tom knew the risks he was taking when he made the statement, but he came to the conclusion that the salvation of Muff Potter outweighed the chance of being attacked by the Injun devil. Few people have the morals that he has to make such a decision. Even after all the horrendous things that Injun Joe had done, “Tom was touched” at the sight of his death (211). This displays Tom’s care for all people, regardless of their
The main occurrence where Tom brought justice to Injun Joe was at the courthouse. During the trial, Tom was brought up as a witness. At a witness he was asked where he was on the day of the murder. He then bellowed, “In the graveyard” (153)! Tom knew the risks he was taking when he made the statement, but he came to the conclusion that the salvation of Muff Potter outweighed the chance of being attacked by the Injun devil. Few people have the morals that he has to make such a decision. Even after all the horrendous things that Injun Joe had done, “Tom was touched” at the sight of his death (211). This displays Tom’s care for all people, regardless of their