Tom should tell the sheriff. 3 Different reasons for this are, #1 Lying in a public court about a murder is punishable to death, #2 Injun’ Joe murdered Doctor Robinson and placed the blame on a drunk man, Muff Potter, #3 Injun’ Joe might kill them or someone else to make sure he is not in trouble. The first reason is the fact that murder is punishable by death, but Lying in a public court is punishable to 15-20 years added to the final sentence. Because of the fact that Injun’ Joe murdered an innocent man, Unprovoked, he is given the title of Killer/Murder. Because of the title he is now targeted as a killer and the punishment is death. Do to the fact that he and Muff Potter were the only ones, Besides Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, at the site of his death at that current time, were Injun’ Joe murdered Doctor Robinson. …show more content…
When Injun’ Joe and Muff Potter attacked Doctor Robinson, Robinson retaliated and knocked out Muff Potter, who was already drunk, then Injun’ Joe attacked Doctor Robinson and murdered him, then Tom and Huck swore a blood oath to remain quiet and tell no one what they say, because they knew that Injun’ Joe would most likely kill them after they tell the sheriff. Which brings us to reason three, he may try to kill others or them. The reason behind this is that if he kills all witnesses then he will be “In the clear”. But because of the fact that he may or may not know that he was watched by Tom and Huck he may or may not kill them. Though some people believe that Tom should not tell the sheriff because then Injun’ Joe will then kill them, but if they do not tell Injun’ Joe may already know they were watching them that night. So to put it simply, Tom and Huck should tell the sheriff that Injun’ Joe killed Doctor Robinson and framed Muff Potter, because he will be most likely dead if he does not tell the