Tate asks Atticus to shoot the mad dog, Tim Johnson, as he feels he might miss due to not having practiced shooting for years and also not wanting to raise any suspicions about his own marksmanship.
The men know Mr. Tate won't be coming to help Atticus because he has explicitly stated that he will not help in the situation, as he believes it is up to Atticus to handle it as the father. Additionally, Mr. Tate believes in the importance of justice being upheld through lawful means.
Mr. Heck Tate calls Atticus "Ol' One-Shot," referring to Atticus's excellent marksmanship and reputation as a skilled shooter.
He is the county sherrifHeck Tate is a friend of Atticus and also the sheriff of Maycomb County
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.
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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.
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.
Boo Radley killed Bob Ewell because Bob was trying to kill Jem and Scout. At first, Atticus believes Jem did it. Heck Tate insists that they claim Bob Ewell fell on his knife. Atticus thinks Heck is protecting Jem and he does not want to cover up what he thinks happened. When he finally understands that Boo did it he agrees to the lie.
The irony in Atticus's argument with Heck Tate is that Atticus, who is known for upholding justice and truth, is in this case unknowingly protecting his own son by wanting the truth of the situation revealed, while Heck Tate, the sheriff, is willing to sacrifice the truth to protect Jem from the consequences of the event. This situation challenges the typical roles of the characters and their values.
The children hear Heck Tate asking Atticus if the mob is gone. Heck Tate is the Maycomb sheriff who tries to maintain order during the tense situation outside the jail where Atticus is protecting Tom Robinson.
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.