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Who does the sheriff think killed Ewell?
The sheriff thinks Jem killed Bob Ewell.
Who testifies at the trial in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Heck Tate, Tom Robinson, Bob Ewell, Mayella Ewell.
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.
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.
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 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.
When sheriff tate investigates the scene of the attack what does he find?
mrs.hoppers class is this??...oh and bob Ewell killed
What does the sheriff want to do about Boo Radley for killing Bob Eewell in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the sheriff decides not to charge Boo Radley for killing Bob Ewell, as he believes it was an act of self-defense to protect Scout and Jem. The sheriff understands that putting Boo Radley in the spotlight would not be in his best interest, so he chooses to protect Boo by not revealing his involvement in Bob Ewell's death.
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.
What evidence does Atticus discover that suggests that Bob Ewell was killed by Boo Radley?
Atticus discovers that Bob Ewell was killed by Boo Radley based on the sheriff's account of the events that took place at the Radley house. The sheriff reveals that Boo Radley intervened to protect Scout and Jem, and in the struggle, Bob Ewell ended up dead. There were no other witnesses to confirm exactly what happened, but the sheriff's testimony and Boo Radley's reclusive nature provide strong evidence to support this theory.
What does the sheriff say to the townspeople including his wife would do if they knew the truth about who killed bob Ewell?
The sheriff states that if the townspeople knew the truth about who killed Bob Ewell, they would "drag the truth out" and make a hero out of the person responsible, not wanting the innocent person involved to be hurt by the situation.
Do they blame Boo Radley for the murder of Bob Ewell at the end?
No, in "To Kill a Mockingbird", Boo Radley was not blamed for Bob Ewell's murder. Atticus Finch and Sheriff Tate decide to cover up the fact that Boo was the one who killed Bob Ewell in self-defense, choosing to protect Boo from the attention and scrutiny of the public.
