From Bob Ewell's evidence in Chapter 17 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," we learn that he is a dishonest and racist character who falsely accuses Tom Robinson of assaulting his daughter Mayella. Bob Ewell's testimony reveals his desperation to maintain his social standing and power within the community, even at the cost of an innocent man's life. It also highlights the racial prejudices and injustices prevalent in Maycomb society.
In Bob Ewells evidence we learn that Mayella was only hit on the right side of her face and that her father (Bob) was left handed. We also learn that he was not there when the event happened but only came after.
From Scout and Atticus's conversation, we learn that the Ewell family is poor and ignorant. To Kill a Mockingbird was written by Harper Lee.
he is lefthanded.
bob ewell is left handed
Yes, they are very racist.
The Ewells were considered the poorest family in "To Kill a Mockingbird." They lived in poverty and were seen as outcasts in the community of Maycomb.
mayella's gernaniums
Tom Robinson was shot, and the Ewells walked free (even though they were guilty)!!
scummy not the cleanest basic red necks of the woods
No, Tom Robinson is the one that was accused of rape by the Ewells.
Harper Lee uses the literary device of irony to characterize the Ewells in "To Kill a Mockingbird." The Ewells portray themselves as superior to others in the community, yet they are shown to be the most impoverished and morally corrupt family. This creates a stark contrast that emphasizes the hypocrisy and ignorance of their behavior.
The Ewells lived behind the garbage dump. (pg.183)
The Cunninghams are a poor but hardworking and respectable family in "To Kill a Mockingbird," while the Ewells are also poor but are known for their laziness and dishonesty. The Cunninghams value integrity and community reputation, whereas the Ewells are seen as outcasts due to their behavior.
I believe the lawyer for the Bob and Mayella Ewell is Mr.Gilmer! I hope im right :) mister gilmer is the county prosecuter who represents "the people" so he is indirectly advocate for the ewells
The children also avoid the Ewells' house in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." The Ewells are considered outcasts in the community, and their house is known for being dirty and rundown.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Tom Robinson is incorrectly convicted of raping Mayella Ewell. Despite strong evidence supporting his innocence, racial prejudice prevails in the trial, leading to his unjust conviction and subsequent death. The verdict exposes the deep-seated racism and injustice prevalent in the town of Maycomb.