He wants the jury to see that if it was her right eye, naturally a left handed person would attack her, leading to the fact that Tom Robinson's left arm is useless and Mr. Ewell is left handed.
Atticus makes him remember in which eye it was. Atticus make the sheriff doubt about his response. Was it on the right eye or on your right side. At the end the sheriff confessed that it was on her right eye, indicating she was hit by a left handed man. Tom Robinson couldn't have done this because he only had one good arm, his left.
No, Atticus Finch was the defending lawyer in the trial in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Heck Tate was the sheriff of Maycomb County.
In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, it is Atticus Finch who says, "It's a sin to kill a mockingbird." He uses this analogy to teach his children about the importance of protecting the innocent and vulnerable in society.
Heck Tate is ready with a shotgun in case the boys trouble Atticus in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Heck Tate is the sheriff of Maycomb and he keeps a vigilant eye on the situation.
The word mockingbird is mentioned in Chapter 10 of the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." There, Atticus Finch tells his children that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they only bring joy and music to the world without harming anyone.
He is the sheriff of maycomb county and in a way, Atticus' partner since he helps him out throughout most of the story
Heck Tate, the sheriff, and Mr. Underwood, the publisher, both support Atticus Finch in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". They respect Atticus for his integrity, courage, and willingness to stand up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.
Atticus leads Sheriff Tate to remember that Mayella Ewell had injuries on the right side of her face, indicating she was likely attacked by someone who is left-handed. This detail becomes important in understanding the events surrounding Tom Robinson's trial.
When Sheriff Tate is testifying Atticus leads him to remember that Mayella's black eye, and other injuries, are on the right side of her face. This is significant because it implies a left handed attacker, and Tom Robinson's left arm is useless.
When a rabid "mad" dog enters town, the sheriff asks Atticus to shoot it. Atticus is a sharpshooter, a skill he does not broadcast.
When Sheriff Tate is testifying Atticus leads him to remember that Mayella's black eye, and other injuries, are on the right side of her face. This is significant because it implies a left handed attacker, and Tom Robinson's left arm is useless.
In Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," the sheriff is not present to back up Atticus during the confrontation with the lynch mob because he understands the volatile situation and knows that his presence could escalate the tension further. Additionally, the sheriff may also have conflicting loyalties or beliefs that prevent him from openly supporting Atticus in that particular moment. Ultimately, the absence of the sheriff underscores the theme of individual moral courage and the complexities of societal norms present in the novel.
Atticus Finch had the support of his daughter, Scout, and his son, Jem, as well as the support of the town's sheriff, Heck Tate, and his friend, Miss Maudie Atkinson. Despite facing criticism and threats, Atticus also had the backing of his sister, Alexandra, and his fellow lawyer, Heck Tate.