He is trying to show the court that Mr. Ewell is left-handed. Therefore, it would be easy for him in give Mayella her injuries since they were on the right side of her face.
Also, Tom Robinson's left arm is crippled due to a cotton gin accident. Therefore, it would have bee almost impossible for Tom to cause Mayella's injuries.
Ask him "Can you read, mon?". Write it on paper.
Atticus asks Mr. Tate if he sent for a doctor when he arrived at the Ewell house, to which Mr. Tate replies 'No'. Atticus then asks Mr. Ewell why he didn't call a doctor, to which Mr. Ewell hesitates and does not provide a clear answer, indicating their lack of concern for Mayella's condition.
you ask them to write down what they are thinking. like this: "what are you thinking?""Lamas""OK, write it down."Then you read it.
Atticus is said to be the best shooter in town
Scout ask Atticus what does rape means?
Atticus asks Mr. Ewell to write his name to compare his handwriting to the note left at the scene of the crime. By doing this, Atticus can determine if Mr. Ewell wrote the note, which could help prove his innocence or guilt in the case.
Atticus was showing the Ewell was left handed and that he could have beaten Mayella.
it i measured by how much you know and how fluent you speak
To get her out of the house
not make her go back.
Scout asks Atticus what a "whore-lady" is, as she heard it from Francis while they were fighting. She is confused by the term and wants Atticus to explain it to her.
Aunt Alexandra asks Atticus to explain the children because she disapproves of their behavior and wants Atticus to instill in them a sense of proper behavior and manners. She believes Atticus should be more authoritative and involved in their upbringing.