Chapter 17
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 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.
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.
In my opinion Atticus is dealing with the threats well. If he was to act out and attack or even make a stupid remark to Mr. Ewell then he would be able to use that against Atticus in the trial.
Mr. Ewell comments that he's going to "get" Atticus Finch for defending Tom Robinson in court, as reported by Miss Stephanie.
Jem does not want Scout to tell Atticus about Bob Ewell's comment because he fears that it might upset Atticus and cause trouble. However, it is not wise to keep such important information from Atticus, as he is their father and can handle the situation appropriately. It is important to communicate openly and honestly with trusted adults when dealing with serious matters.
Atticus wants Jem to understand the importance of empathy and looking at situations from another person's perspective. By standing in Bob Ewell's shoes for a minute, Atticus hopes Jem will learn compassion and develop a deeper understanding of why people behave the way they do, even if they make poor choices.
The phrase "It's a sin to kill a mockingbird" is first mentioned by Atticus Finch, who says it to Scout and Jem when he gives them air rifles. Miss Maudie later explains that it is a sin because mockingbirds are innocent creatures that only bring beauty and music to the world. The phrase is also reiterated by Atticus at the end of the book when he equates harming the innocent Tom Robinson to killing a mockingbird.
Atticus said " I don't want you to remember it. Forget it." It kind of symbolizes that whatever he told the children before that - he is taking it back and does not want the children to make the change he just told them to.
In Chapter 15 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout and Jem make the faulty assumption that Atticus needs protection from the lynch mob that shows up at the jail. They underestimate Atticus's courage and resourcefulness, as he is able to defuse the situation without their help. They also assume that the men in the mob are irredeemably racist and not capable of reason or empathy.
The coward in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is Bob Ewell. He is portrayed as a coward who takes advantage of his power and influence to harm others, like falsely accusing Tom Robinson of a crime. Ewell's actions reflect his cowardice and lack of moral integrity.
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Scout promises Atticus that she will continue attending school, even though she does not want to go. This promise is made after Atticus encourages her to give school a chance and not to let her current frustrations with her teacher affect her attitude towards education.