To Kill a Mockingbird

Who does Sheriff Tate think killed Ewell? Why?

Chapter 30

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The sheriff insists continually that Mr. Ewell fell onto his knife and killed himself, which irritates Atticus, who wants Jem to be treated as fairly as anyone else and not have exceptions made. After much arguing, finally the sheriff yells out that he's not trying to protect Jem (he is trying to protect Boo).

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