What does Mr Ewell say about the death?
Mr. Ewell said that Tom’s death meant “one down and two more to go.” What does he mean? The one down was Tom Robinson as he was killed trying to escape from prison. The two to go probably referred to Atticus Finch and possibly Heck Tate, the sheriff or Link Deas.
What happens in Chapter 25 and 26 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
While lying in the dark, Scout remembers spending the summer with Dill, and him recounting the story in the last few days when he and Jem managed to persuade Atticus to let them accompany him to Helen Robinson’s house. Dill explained that Helen collapsed on the floor before even hearing that Tom was dead.
What did mr.ewell do to Mayella?
In fact, it’s heavily implied that Mr. Ewell has sexually abused Mayella in the past, as she told Robinson that she’d never kissed a man because “what my papa do to me doesn’t count.” Even though Mr. Ewell and Mayella win their case, Mr. Ewell sets out to get revenge on everyone who made him look like a fool in court.
Why did Robert E.Lee Ewell want to kill Tom?
It’s as if what Tom did in Ewell’s mind is so horrible that destroying Tom himself isn’t enough. Or maybe it’s just revenge—after all, Scout and Jem don’t have much to do with Tom directly, but attacking them is a powerful way to hurt Atticus.
Why was Bob Ewell killed in to kill a Mockingbird?
Mr. Tate insists that Mr. Ewell fell on his knife (in truth, Arthur Radley killed him to save the children), telling Atticus to let the killing slide so that Mr. Ewell can pay for the pain, suffering, and ultimate death he brought on Tom Robinson. The To Kill a Mockingbird quotes below are all either spoken by Bob Ewell or refer to Bob Ewell.
Who was the father of Mayella Ewell in to kill a Mockingbird?
Mr. Ewell was Mr. Gilmer’s witness, and he had no business being rude to him of all people. “Are you the father of Mayella Ewell?” was the next question.