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What was Bob Ewell's challenge to Atticus?
Bob Ewell challenges Atticus by spitting in his face and threatening him after feeling humiliated during the trial of Tom Robinson. He resents Atticus for defending a black man and seeks revenge on him.
Which threatening act does Bob Ewell do with regard to the Finches?
Bob Ewell threatens Atticus Finch after losing the court trial by spitting in his face and vowing revenge. He also tries to harm Atticus' children, Jem and Scout, to get back at him.
What was the verbal response Atticus to Bob Ewell spitting in his face?
Atticus says "Jem, see if you can stand in Bob Ewell's shoes a minute. I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with. The man had to have some kind of comeback, his kind always does. So if spitting in my face and threatening me saved Mayella Ewell one extra beating, that's something I'll gladly take. He had to take it out on somebody and I'd rather it be me than that houseful of children out there." Chapter 23 pg 218
Why does atticus not mind that bob Ewell spat in his face?
Atticus does not react to Bob Ewell spitting in his face because he knows that Bob is trying to provoke him. By remaining calm and composed, Atticus shows his strength and dignity in the face of Bob's aggression. He sees it as a way to protect his ideals of integrity and respect.
What are three ways bob Ewell is threatening people involved in the case against tom Robinson?
Bob Ewell threatens Atticus Finch by spitting on him, harasses Tom Robinson's widow Helen by following and intimidating her, and attacks Jem and Scout Finch in retaliation for Atticus defending Tom in court.
In To Kill a Mockingbird what did Bob Ewell do and say to Atticus?
Although he won the court case, Atticus obviously proved Tom innocent, and he completely sided with Tom anyways. Bob Ewell is angry that Atticus sided with Tom, and he tries to take revenge by killing Atticus's children, scout and jem. He does not succeed, thankfully!
What does Mr Ewell do to Atticus?
At one point in the book, Bob Ewell spits in Atticus's face for humiliating him in court.
What was the conversation between Mr. Ewell and Atticus at the courthouse?
In the courthouse, Mr. Ewell confronted Atticus about being threatened during the trial. Atticus remained calm and assured Mr. Ewell that he had no intention of harming him. Mr. Ewell eventually left, feeling humiliated.
How did atticus establish Mr Ewell was left handed?
When Ewell was on the stand, Atticus asked him to write his name. Signing your name is a habit; you'll always use your dominant hand. Ewell complied, not realizing why Atticus asked for this.
Why is Bob Ewell feel so angry with Atticus?
Bob after the trial threatens Atticus that he will shoot him. Bob Ewell feels a lot of anger towards Atticus because Atticus humiliated Bob Ewell in his first time in court. Although Bob Ewell did win the case he lost a lot of his little pride he had.
Why does Bob Ewell spit in Atticus' face if he won his case?
Bob Ewell spits in Atticus' face out of spite and a desire for revenge, as he is angry that Atticus was able to prove his daughter Mayella was lying about the assault. Ewell's pride is wounded, and he seeks to humiliate Atticus as a form of retaliation.
Who does Atticus suggest beat mayella?
Bob Ewell, who is Mayella's father, beat her up
