Assuming Miss Stephanie’s account of Bob Ewell spitting at Atticus in chapter 23 is true, how do you explain Atticus’s decision not to defend himself? How do Scout, Jem, and Dill try to explain it? How does Atticus explain it?

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Asked by kevin g #747417 on 2/6/2018 1:08 AM

Last updated by I see y #759283 on 2/21/2018 4:49 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/6/2018 1:23 AM

In my opinion, honorable man that Atticus is...... he wouldn't stoop to Ewell's level or give him the satisfaction of a reaction.

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Answered by I see y #759283 on 2/21/2018 4:49 AM

Atticus doesn’t want to worsen his reputation after the trail.