When Ewell was on the stand, Atticus asked him to write his name. Signing your name is a habit; you'll always use your dominant hand. Ewell complied, not realizing why Atticus asked for this.
Atticus made him write on a piece of paper and noticed that he wrote with his left hand.
Atticus made him write on a piece of paper and noticed that he wrote with his left hand.
During Tom Robinson's trial in "To Kill a Mockingbird," Atticus established that Mr. Ewell is left-handed by emphasizing the fact that Mayella's injuries were on the right side of her face, implying that they were likely inflicted by someone who was left-handed. Atticus highlighted this discrepancy to suggest that Bob Ewell, not Tom Robinson, was responsible for the alleged assault.
Atticus suggested that Mayella Ewell was likely injured by someone left-handed based on the bruises on her face. He believed it was her father, Bob Ewell, who was left-handed and had a history of being abusive towards his daughter.
Atticus makes Bob Ewell write his name in court to show that he is left-handed. This is to suggest that Bob Ewell was the one who attacked Mayella Ewell, since the injuries on her face were consistent with a left-handed person.
He wants to show that Bob Ewell is left-handed, which goes along with Heck’s description of Mayella’s injuries. (meaning Bob probably beat up Mayella)
Atticus proves that Bob Ewell is left handed. Since most of Mayella Ewell's injuries were sustained on the right side of her face, then she was most likely beaten by a left handed person. Tom Robinson couldn't use his left hand because of an accident when he was younger, therefore, he couldn't have beaten Mayella.
Atticus proves that Bob Ewell is the one who hit Mayella by highlighting inconsistencies and lies in his testimony during the trial. Atticus demonstrates that Ewell is left-handed, which is consistent with the bruises on Mayella's face indicating a left-handed assailant. Additionally, Atticus questions Ewell about his motives and reveals that he is seeking revenge on Tom Robinson and his family.
Tom Robinson was found to be left-handed during the trial in "To Kill a Mockingbird." This fact was crucial because it contradicted the prosecution's version of events, showing that Tom couldn't have been the one to cause the injuries to Mayella Ewell.
He wants to show that Bob Ewell is left-handed, which goes along with Heck’s description of Mayella’s injuries. (meaning Bob probably beat up Mayella)
Atticus makes Bob Ewell write his name in Chapter 17 of "To Kill a Mockingbird". This confrontation occurs during Tom Robinson's trial when Atticus challenges Bob Ewell to write his name to prove that he is left-handed.
Atticus Mitchell is right-handed.