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The men know Mr. Tate won't be coming to help Atticus because Atticus tells them that the sheriff is out to visit a relative who is seriously ill. This information dissuades the men from causing trouble with Atticus at the jail.
Atticus shoots the wild dog roaming around the neighborhood with Heck Tate's rifle.
In Chapter 26 of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," Atticus shares the truth about Mr. Ewell's death to Sheriff Tate, arguing that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife. Tate and Atticus decide to keep the truth hidden to protect Boo Radley from unwanted attention. This secret reveals the lengths to which the characters will go to protect Boo and uphold justice.
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
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.
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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.
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.