What page is the mockingbird quote in To Kill a Mockingbird?

The longest quotation about the book’s title appears in Chapter 10, when Scout explains: “‘Remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird. ‘ That was the only time I ever heard Atticus say it was a sin to do something, and I asked Miss Maudie about it. ‘Your father’s right,’ she said.

What does Heck Tate say happened to Bob Ewell?

Sheriff Tate corrects Atticus, saying that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife. Atticus appreciates what Heck is trying to do, but he doesn’t want anyone to cover for Jem. As the men argue, Atticus realizes that Boo Radley killed Ewell, and it is Boo who Tate is trying to protect.

Who is Mr Tate trying to protect?

Why does Heck Tate want to protect this person who killed Bob Ewell? Heck Tate wants to protect the person who killed Bob Ewell, which is Boo Radley. Boo was defending the children because they couldn’t defend themselves, so Heck Tate doesn’t want to have Boo tried because Boo had a good intention.

Did Heck Tate do the right thing?

30.4 Did heck tate do the right thing? Absolutely! On the surface, Heck is correct in saying that the “publicity” that would follow would do more harm than good. Putting Boo in the spotlight would absolutely shatter him.

What evidence does Heck Tate find to suggest that Mr Ewell was trying to kill Atticus’s children rather than just scare them?

What evidence does Heck Tate find to suggest that Mr. Ewell was trying to kill Atticus’ children rather than just scare them? Bob Ewell had puncture marks on his arms that matched the holes on Scout’s costume.

Why does Mr Tate want everyone to believe he fell on his knife?

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. Atticus asks the sheriff, “Heck, . . . that was a switchblade you were waving.

Why does scout think Mr Tate was right?

Since Boo Radley is an extremely reclusive, shy man, Sheriff Tate is willing to protect him by telling the community that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife and died. When Atticus looks at his daughter and asks her if she understands the situation, Scout says that she agrees with Sheriff Tate’s decision.

Why did Ewell attack Jem and Scout?

Bob was trying to find a way of getting back at Atticus, and he saw Jem and Scout as the perfect way to get to Atticus. When Bob attacks Jem and Scout, he is showing us just what a coward he is. Bob knew that Atticus had humiliated him and Mayella, and he wanted revenge.

How were Scout and Jem attacked?

Cecil Jacobs scares Jem and Scout on the way to the pageant, which sets up the suspense for the incident with Bob Ewell. Bob Ewell attacks Jem and Scout while they are walking home from the pageant. Jem realizes they are being followed but he cannot prevent the attack.