Sheriff Tate concludes that Bob Ewell's death was the result of self-defense by Boo Radley, and he believes it's best to keep the events surrounding Ewell's death a secret in order to protect Boo from unwanted attention and potential harm. He ultimately decides not to press charges against Boo for killing Ewell.
Heck Tate asks Atticus to leave the room after hearing about Bob Ewell's death in the book "To Kill a Mockingbird." Heck Tate insists that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife and that Boo Radley should not be brought into the public eye.
Heck Tate insists that Bob Ewell's death was self-inflicted because he wanted to save Boo Radley (who actually killed Bob Ewell) from the spotlight that would come from everyone finding out that Boo killed Bob.
Sheriff Tate finds that Bob Ewell has been killed in the scuffle.
Sheriff Tate believes that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife and died by accident. He knows that Boo Radley actually saved the children from Bob Ewell, but he wants to protect Boo from being in the spotlight and facing scrutiny from the community.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the first witness on the stand is Heck Tate, the sheriff of Maycomb, who testifies about the events of the night of the alleged assault.
According to the sheriff, Bob Ewell was a mean and dangerous man who held a grudge against Atticus Finch and his family.
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Mr. Heck Tate finds Bob Ewell dead under the tree in the woods.
Heck Tate, Tom Robinson, Bob Ewell, Mayella Ewell.
Yes, the switchblade that the sheriff uses to show how Bob died is referenced earlier in the novel when Atticus questions Heck Tate about it during the trial. Heck Tate testifies that Bob Ewell was left-handed and carried a switchblade. This information becomes important later in the story when it is revealed how Bob Ewell was killed.
Sheriff Tate finds Bob Ewell dead from a knife wound, which was inflicted by Boo Radley to save Scout and Jem. He decides to cover up the true events and reports that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife.
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