He was angry at Atticus for defending Tom Robinson... racism went very deep in this book and it was frowned upon to defend someone. So he wanted to take his revenge for nearly being caught if Tom was declared guilty.
Boo Radley rescued the children Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell's attack in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". It is implied that Boo Radley was the one who ultimately stabbed Bob Ewell in defense of the children during the confrontation.
Boo then Heck protected him and lied for him
He kills Bob Ewell. By killing Bob, he prevents Jem and Scout from getting killed.
Bob Ewell
Boo Radley saved the children from Bob Ewell. Atticus thanks Boo because if Boo hadn't stepped in to stop Bob Ewell, the children probably would have been killed. Atticus is thanking Boo Radley for keeping his children alive. At least, that's how I see it :)
Atticus thanks Boo for saving his children from Mr. Ewell.
The two things that foreshadow the attack by Bob Ewell in "To Kill a Mockingbird" are his threats towards Atticus Finch during the trial and his confrontation with Atticus at the post-Halloween pageant. These incidents highlight Bob Ewell's anger and vengeful nature towards Atticus and his family.
Bob Ewell
Bob Ewell
Bob Ewell
Bob Ewell was killed by Boo Radley in October after he attacked Jem and Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Boo intervened to protect the children and ended up fatally stabbing Bob Ewell in self-defense.
Mayella Ewell.