Atticus doesn't seem upset, but rather happy that Bob Ewell challenged him. Atticus said that it was better that Mr. Ewell took out his anger on Atticus. If not he would take out his anger on one of his children, which Atticus didn't want.
Ignoring Bob Ewell could have potentially escalated the situation and put their family in danger. Atticus chose to confront Bob Ewell to protect his family and uphold his values of justice and integrity. In doing so, Atticus demonstrated courage and stood up against racism and injustice.
Atticus did not know that Bo was watching over the children. Atticus jumped to the conclusion that Jem did it, since he thought only Scout and Jem were present. When the Sheriff told him it was Bo, Atticus was then willing to defend him (like he would have defended Jem), but the Sheriff then declared that Ewell fell on his own knife.
Atticus did ignored Bob Ewell, his snide remarks and threats, as often as he could. He made the right decision about it, too.
Atticus suggests that Mayella's father, Bob Ewell, beat her. He mentions during the trial that it was likely Bob Ewell who harmed Mayella out of anger and frustration, rather than Tom Robinson.
Bob Ewell is angry with Atticus because Atticus exposed him as a liar during the trial and defended Tom Robinson, a black man who Bob accused of attacking his daughter. Atticus's actions challenged Bob's credibility and social status in the community, leading to his resentment towards Atticus.
Bob Ewell vows to get even with Atticus Finch because Atticus embarrassed him during the trial and made him look foolish. Bob feels humiliated and wants to seek revenge on Atticus for challenging his credibility and exposing his lies.
Atticus suggested that Bob Ewell, Mayella's father, was responsible for hurting her. He argued that Bob Ewell abused and manipulated his daughter as a way to cover up his own actions.
Bob Ewell spits in Atticus's face outside the post office as a way to express his anger and hostility towards Atticus for defending Tom Robinson in court. This action showcases Bob's bitterness and lack of respect for Atticus and his beliefs.
Bob Ewell spat in Atticus Finch's face and threatened him on the street the next day after the trial.
Bob Ewell had falsely accused Tom Robinson of raping his daughter, Mayella Ewell, which led to Atticus defending Tom in court. This created tension and animosity towards Atticus and his family in their small town.
Bob Ewell confronts and threatens Atticus for humiliating him in court during the trial. He vows revenge on Atticus and his children, Scout and Jem. Atticus remains calm and uncompromising in the face of Bob's aggression.
Bob Ewell or Mayella
Bob Ewell spits in Atticus' face out of spite and a desire for revenge, as he is angry that Atticus was able to prove his daughter Mayella was lying about the assault. Ewell's pride is wounded, and he seeks to humiliate Atticus as a form of retaliation.
Bob Ewell threatened Atticus because he was angered by Atticus's defense of Tom Robinson in court. Atticus's successful defense undermined Bob Ewell's credibility and social standing in the community. Bob Ewell sought revenge against Atticus and his family due to these feelings of humiliation and anger.
Bob Ewell yelled at Atticus Finch during the trial in "To Kill a Mockingbird." He accused Atticus of trying to make a fool of him in court.