Because he did not want any more trouble in Maycomb pertaining to Tom Robinson's case. He knew that it was improbable that Jem could have killed him, considering he is half of Bob Ewell's size and had just broken his arm. Although it could be inferred Boo killed him, he did not want to trouble him, because he didn't do anything wrong. He saved the kids, and did the town a favor.
Heck Tate insisted that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife to protect Boo Radley from being thrust into the public eye. Tate knew that Boo had saved the children and didn't want him to have to face the consequences of taking a life, even in self-defense. It was a way to protect Boo's privacy and preserve his innocence.
cuz he want to keep it on the down-low and doesn't wanna cause a whole hubbub about Boo and he wants to give boo his privacy
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Heck Tate insists that Bob Ewell fell on his knife because Heck knows that Boo Radley actually stabbed bob, but he knows that Boo was just defending Jem, so Heck doesn't want Boo to get in any kind of trouble.
since boo Radley defended jem and scout by stabbing mr.Ewell, heck tate thought that it would be better not to cause any attention to boo radley, since he has some problems already.
to protect Boo
in order not to implicate boo
Because its true...
Heck Tate insisted that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife to protect Boo Radley, who had killed Ewell in order to save Scout and Jem from being harmed. Tate believed that exposing Boo's actions would bring unwanted attention and possible harm to Boo, so he chose to keep the truth hidden.
Heck Tate insisted that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife to protect Boo Radley from having to face the consequences of killing Bob to save Scout and Jem. He believed that it was better to keep Boo's involvement a secret to preserve his privacy and peace.
He decided to tell the town that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife and killed himself, to protect Boo Radley from unwanted attention and scrutiny. Heck Tate believed it was the best outcome for all involved.
Heck Tate decides that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife because he wants to protect Boo Radley, who actually killed Bob Ewell to save Scout and Jem. Tate believes that revealing Boo as the hero would subject him to unwanted attention and publicity, so he opts to keep the truth hidden for Boo's sake.
Heck Tate asks Atticus to leave the room after hearing about Bob Ewell's death in the book "To Kill a Mockingbird." Heck Tate insists that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife and that Boo Radley should not be brought into the public eye.
Have you not read the book AT ALL?He says that he fell on his own knife and killed himself."Mr. Finch," Mr. Tate said stolidly, "Bob Ewell fell on his knife. He killed himself."- Chapter 30
Sheriff Tate insists that Bob Ewell accidentally fell on his own knife and it was self-inflicted, as he tries to protect the innocence and bravery of Boo Radley. He doesn't want Boo to face unwanted attention or consequences for saving Scout and Jem.
Mr. Heck Tate finds Bob Ewell dead under the tree in the woods.
Heck Tate is protecting Boo Radley by saying that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife in order to prevent Boo from becoming the center of attention and potentially facing a trial or public scrutiny. Tate believes that Boo has already suffered enough and does not want to subject him to further scrutiny or the spotlight of the court.
Atticus and Heck Tate argue about whether to reveal Boo Radley's involvement in Bob Ewell's death. Heck Tate believes it was self-defense and wants to protect Boo's privacy, while Atticus wants the truth to be known to avoid any injustice. Ultimately, Heck Tate convinces Atticus to keep Boo out of the spotlight.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the sheriff, Heck Tate, reveals that he found the switchblade that Bob Ewell used in the attack on Scout and Jem near the Ewell house after the incident. Heck Tate states that Bob Ewell fell on his knife during the struggle, leading to his own demise.