Why does Maycomb officials bend the rules for the Ewells?
The Maycomb officials bend the rules for the Ewells because the dad doesn’t care if his children go to school and the truant lady cannot enforce the law. Scout thinks her school’s new style of education did not provide a good education.
Why are the Ewells allowed special privileges?
Atticus explains to Scout that the Ewell family has special privileges because common citizens have essentially become blind to some of their activities. Two special privileges given to the Ewells include not requiring the children to attend school, and allowing Bob to hunt and trap out of season.
Why are the Ewells treated differently than others?
the Ewells are poorer than the Cunningham’s. They do not work and are dishonest people. They don’t have to go to school and can hunt out of season. Buris does not get a good education at all because he doesn’t have to go to school at all.
What did Maycomb give the Ewells?
By offering the Ewells the back of its hand, the community of Maycomb does not welcome or accept them. The citizens know that the Ewell family is “trash” and simply do their duty to provide them with financial assistance because they are obligated.
Why is Bob Ewell evil?
Bob Ewell is a cruel, abusive, ignorant man who drinks too much and doesn’t take care of his kids. He accuses Tom Robinson of rape just because he saw Mayella through the window make a pass at Tom.
Does Dill marry Scout?
The children concoct many plans to lure Boo Radley out of his house for a few summers until Atticus tells them to stop. In chapter 5 of the novel, Dill promises to marry Scout and they become “engaged.” One night Dill runs away from his home in Meridian, arriving in Maycomb County where he hides under Scout’s bed.
Why does Heck Tate say Bob just fell on his knife?
He tells Atticus that since Scout is only eight years old, she may have confused some things that have occurred. He holds that Ewell fell on his knife since Jem could not have stabbed him because his arm was broken and he could not possibly have tackled Ewell and killed him.
Who does Heck Tate say killed Bob Ewell?
At the end of To Kill a Mockingbird, Heck Tate decides to cover up the truth of how Bob Ewell died. Instead of publicly admitting that Arthur (Boo) Radley killed Ewell in an attempt to save Scout and Jem, the sheriff decides to lie and say that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife.
Did they kill the dog in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Let’s dig a little deeper as we Remember this Moment in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. THAT MOMENT: Atticus takes aim at the rabid dog, removing his glasses. Once he’s sure, he kills the dog instantly with one shot. Painless
Did Atticus kill the dog?
Atticus shoots and kills the rabid dog in Chapter 10. At the beginning of the chapter, Jem and Scout complain about their father’s age and uninteresting occupation.
What was Atticus’s nickname?
One-shot Finch
Why is Atticus dangerous?
Scout says that “‘Do you really think so?’ . . . was Atticus’ dangerous question” because he delighted in helping people see a situation in a new light. Atticus uses this approach not only with his children, but with all of Maycomb.
Is Atticus a Mockingbird?
A mockingbird is someone innocent and pure of heart like Atticus, Boo Radley, and Tom Robinson. Atticus himself is a mockingbird because sees the best in everyone. Atticus has a lot of innocence to him, he is a good man. Ewell went after the little Finches to get back at Atticus.