Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Why, according to Atticus, does Bob Ewell bear a grudge and who does Ewell see as his enemies?

Bob Ewell hates Atticus for making him look like a fool on
the witness stand during the trial of Tom Robinson. Atticus told
Jem,



"I
destroyed his last shred of credibility at the trial, if he had any to begin with. The
man had to have some kind of comeback... He had to take it out on somebody, and I'd
rather it be me..."



Although
Robinson was found guilty, Ewell did nothing to win friends or improve his own image or
community standing. Addtionally, Ewell later blamed Atticus for getting him fired from
his government job with the WPA.


Ewell views as his
enemies


  • Atticus, as seen by his spitting tobacco
    in his face and vowing to "get him if it took the rest of
    life."

  • Judge Taylor, who after Ewell's racial slur on the
    stand, spent the rest of the time "daring him to make a false move. After the trial, the
    judge nearly caught Bob prowling on his porch.

  • Helen
    Robinson, who Bob stalked her, "crooning foul words" as she passed his
    house.

  • Link Deas, who defended Helen (and Tom in court)
    and threatened to have Ewell arrested for assault (for harassing
    Helen).

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