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What excuse does Mr Ewell give?
He repeatedly asks if the sheriff called a doctor. What excuse does Bob Ewell give for not running after Tom Robinson? He was too distracted about Mayella’s condition to run after him.
What is Mr Ewell’s excuse for not calling a doctor?
In the part you’re asking about, Atticus Finch is cross-examining Bob Ewell about what he did on the night he says that Robinson raped Mayella. Ewell says he didn’t go for a doctor because there was no need to do so. He also said he didn’t want to have to pay the five dollars it would have cost for the doctor.
What does it suggest about Bob Ewell that he does not run for a doctor for Mayella?
Bob Ewell tells Atticus that he never thought of calling a doctor because he never called one in his life. One would think that if Mayella were badly injured, Bob’s first reaction would be to call a doctor, and not to run for the sheriff.
What happened when Mr Ewell bothered Helen Robinson?
Bob Ewell is bothering Helen Robinson by harassing her when she walks to work and because Tom was her husband and he “raped” Mayella. Atticus provides a reason for Bob Ewell’s Shenanigans.
Why did Mayella resent Atticus?
Why did Mayella resent Atticus? She thought that he was mocking her and making fun of her. Why may have Mayella lied? To protect her father, public shame/disgrace.
What does Mayella say when he asks her if her father ever beat her?
When asked if her father has ever hit her, she says, “My paw’s never touched a hair o’ my head in my life.” His left arm is a foot shorter than his right, and his hand is small and shriveled, rendering Mayella’s claim that Tom was the one who beat her pretty unlikely, if not impossible.
Why is it significant that Mr Ewell is left handed?
The reasoning behind Atticus’ request is to show the jury that Bob Ewell is left-handed. The fact that Bob is left-handed is significant because it suggests that he may be responsible for the injuries inflicted upon Mayella’s face.
Why does Jem say Boo Radley should not be home?
Jem says that Boo Radley must not be home because the Radley house is completely dark and silent, as though it is empty. His statement is ironic because Boo Radley is a recluse, who is always home.
How did Atticus build his case?
The single issue that Atticus builds his case on is the fact that Mayella Ewell seemed to have been beaten by a left handed person. Bob Ewell, her father, was left handed. Tom Robinson, who she said raped her, had a withered left hand that had no strength in it.