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He doesn't. He is executed after being (wrongly) accused of rape. Atticus defends him as a lawyer.
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∙ 11y ago
Heck Tate, the sheriff of Maycomb, asked Atticus Finch to shoot Tim Johnson, the rabid dog, because he believed Atticus was the best shot in town. Atticus reluctantly agrees and demonstrates his excellent marksmanship by taking down the rabid dog with a single shot.
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∙ 14y agoIf that was a question. He did not shoot anybody that night at the jailhouse. Atticus's daughter Scout convinces everybody to go home and that this man should not be hurt
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∙ 13y agobecause atticus was the "best shot in Maycomb County", people used to call him one-shot Finch
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∙ 13y agoChapter Ten :)
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What question does Atticus ask the the sheriff three times?
Atticus asks the sheriff three times if he is absolutely sure that it was Bob Ewell who attacked his children.
Who is Tim Johnson and how is he important for scout's understanding of Atticus?
He was the dog. The kids learned that Atticus could shoot.
Who does Atticus shoot and kill?
Atticus Finch does not shoot and kill anyone in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. He is a respected lawyer and moral figure who embodies principles of justice and compassion.
What did people nickname call atticus when he shot the dog?
He shot Tim Johnson, the pet of Maycomb. Tim Johnson is a liver-colored bird dog. Atticus shot him because Tom was acting weirdly and was in the stage of terrorizing the neighborhood and Atticus brought him down with a bullet. (:
Why does Atticus shoot tim johnson?
Because he has rabies
When was Sheriff Won't Shoot created?
Sheriff Won't Shoot was created in 1965.
When was Shoot Low Sheriff created?
Shoot Low Sheriff was created in 2008.
What is a major action Sheriff Tate do in the mad dog scene of to kill a mockingbird?
Sheriff Tate shoots the rabid dog, Tim Johnson, from a distance with a single shot, exhibiting his marksmanship skills. This action saves the town from a potential danger and also demonstrates his calm demeanor and ability to handle difficult situations effectively.
What crisis shows the children a surprising skill their father possesses in To Kill a Mockingbird?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, the crisis where Atticus shoots a rabid dog demonstrates to his children, Scout and Jem, his exceptional marksmanship skills. These skills surprise the children, as Atticus's shooting ability was previously unknown to them.
Why does Atticus call sheriff Heck Tate when Calpurnia tells him about the mad dog?
Atticus calls sheriff Heck Tate because he knows that Heck is the only one skilled enough to shoot the mad dog safely without endangering the community. He trusts Heck's expertise with a gun and knows he can handle the situation effectively.
What happen to Tim Johnson and how does Atticus get involved?
Tim Johnson is a rabid dog who wanders the streets of Maycomb in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Atticus gets involved when he is called upon to shoot the dog because he is known as the best shot in town. Despite his reluctance, he takes the responsibility and shoots Tim Johnson to protect the community from the rabid animal.
Why does Heck Tate want Atticus to shoot the dog?
Heck Tate wants Atticus to shoot the dog because he knows that Atticus is the best shooter in Maycomb and he wants the dog to be put down before it harms anyone. Heck Tate knows that Atticus is the most skilled marksman and can take down the dog with one shot to prevent any danger to the community.
