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Sheriff Tate concludes that Bob Ewell's death was the result of self-defense by Boo Radley, and he believes it's best to keep the events surrounding Ewell's death a secret in order to protect Boo from unwanted attention and potential harm. He ultimately decides not to press charges against Boo for killing Ewell.
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∙ 11y agoHave you not read the book AT ALL?
He says that he fell on his own knife and killed himself.
"Mr. Finch," Mr. Tate said stolidly, "Bob Ewell fell on his knife. He killed himself."
- Chapter 30
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∙ 13y agoHe planned to say that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife.
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∙ 12y agoThe sheriff says that He fell on his own knife.
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∙ 12y agoyou need to be more specific...... just send me the details and ill answer it
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∙ 11y agohe fell on his own knife.
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Who asks to leave the room after hearing about Bob Ewells death?
Heck Tate asks Atticus to leave the room after hearing about Bob Ewell's death in the book "To Kill a Mockingbird." Heck Tate insists that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife and that Boo Radley should not be brought into the public eye.
Why does the sheriff say that Bob Ewell's death was an accident in the book To Kill a Mockingbird?
Heck Tate insists that Bob Ewell's death was self-inflicted because he wanted to save Boo Radley (who actually killed Bob Ewell) from the spotlight that would come from everyone finding out that Boo killed Bob.
Who does Sheriff Tate really think is responsible for Bob Ewell's death?
Sheriff Tate believes that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife and died by accident. He knows that Boo Radley actually saved the children from Bob Ewell, but he wants to protect Boo from being in the spotlight and facing scrutiny from the community.
Who was the first witness on the stand in to kill a mockingbird?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the first witness on the stand is Heck Tate, the sheriff of Maycomb, who testifies about the events of the night of the alleged assault.
According to the sheriff what kind of man was bob Ewell?
According to the sheriff, Bob Ewell was a mean and dangerous man who held a grudge against Atticus Finch and his family.
When sheriff tate investigates the scene of the attack what does he find?
mrs.hoppers class is this??...oh and bob Ewell killed
Who does Mr Heck Tate find under the tree?
Mr. Heck Tate finds Bob Ewell dead under the tree in the woods.
Who testifies at the trial in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Heck Tate, Tom Robinson, Bob Ewell, Mayella Ewell.
Is the switchblade that the sheriff uses to show how Bob died referenced in earlier chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird?
Yes, the switchblade that the sheriff uses to show how Bob died is referenced earlier in the novel when Atticus questions Heck Tate about it during the trial. Heck Tate testifies that Bob Ewell was left-handed and carried a switchblade. This information becomes important later in the story when it is revealed how Bob Ewell was killed.
To Kill a Mockingbird when sheriff tate investigates the scene of the attack what does he find?
Sheriff Tate finds Bob Ewell dead from a knife wound, which was inflicted by Boo Radley to save Scout and Jem. He decides to cover up the true events and reports that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife.
Who did sheriff Tate find lying on the ground dead?
The funny thing is that I've just completely wasted your time.
Why does sheriff tate insist that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife even when he knew it wasn't true?
Sheriff Tate insists on the lie to protect Boo Radley, who had killed Bob Ewell to save Scout and Jem. Revealing Boo's heroism would put too much attention and potential harm on him, so the sheriff chooses to protect Boo by telling a false story to the public.
