Link Deas threatens to have Bob Ewell arrested for harassing and intimidating Helen Robinson if he doesn't stop his behavior. Link warns Bob that he will not tolerate any mistreatment towards Helen.
Mr. Link Deas learns Helen is walking out of her way to work because Bob Ewell "chunked at her". Mr. Deas walks Helen home that day and shouts into the Ewell house that if Helen has any more trouble he will have Bob Ewell arrested.
He follows Helen to work a few day's in a row until Helen tell's Link Deas Bob is following her and she's afraid to walk to work from the public road and pass the Ewell house, so he scares away Bob saying he'll have him arrested for assault of a women.
Mr. Link Deas gets in trouble with Judge Taylor in "To Kill a Mockingbird" for interrupting the trial and accusing Bob Ewell of harassing Tom Robinson's widow, Helen. Deas is defending Helen's character and trying to bring attention to Ewell's actions, but his outburst is seen as disruptive.
He created a job for her although he didn't really need her, and he also confronted Bob Ewell on her behalf.
Link Deas helps Helen Robinson by providing her with a job after her husband, Tom Robinson, is imprisoned. He ensures she has financial support and a sense of security during a difficult time. Additionally, Link speaks out against the mistreatment of Helen by Bob Ewell, showing his support and concern for her well-being.
After Tom's trial and death, Mr. Link Deas, who was Tom's employer, gave Helen a job so she could feed her children. Still feeling the need to blame others for his own misfortunes, Bob Ewell continued to harass Helen to the point that she would have to walk a mile out of her way en route to work in order to avoid the Ewells. Evidently, he had his family throw rocks at her when she walked by. Mr. Deas walked her home when he found this out and hollered at the Ewell's house to leave Helen alone. However, Bob Ewell followed her to work the next day. Mr. Deas threatened Mr. Ewell with assault and when Mr. Ewell scoffed at the assault charge, Mr. Deas threatened him with a charge of the Lady's Law which is essentially threatening to charge him with stalking or harassment. After this, Helen didn't report any more trouble with Mr. Ewell.
In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, Boo Radley unexpectedly shows up in court to protect Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell's attack, ultimately saving their lives. His appearance highlights his underlying kindness and bravery, challenging the assumptions made about him by the townspeople.
Bob Deas died in 1960.
Tom Robinson works for Bob Ewell. He cuts down wood and things like that. I'm readinng that book right now! Ahh. Twinsies <3
Helen was afraid to pass by the Ewell's house
Bob Deas was born on 1886-09-17.
Mr. Link Deas is heroic in "To Kill a Mockingbird" because he stands up for Tom Robinson's character and integrity, even when it goes against the prejudices of the community. He repeatedly confronts Bob Ewell to defend both Tom and Atticus Finch, showing courage and integrity in the face of injustice. His unwavering support contributes to the moral message of the novel.