To Kill a Mockingbird

Why did Bob Ewell spit on Atticus? For what anyways? I need at least 4 responses to why Bob Ewell spat on Atticus. Please use quotes and be respectful when answering. Thank you!!!!!!!

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He was just mad because of the Tom Robinson case.

This quote should suffice,

"Jem, see if you can stand in Bob Ewell's shoes a minute. I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with. The man had to have some kind of comeback, his kind always does. So if spitting in my face and threatening me saved Mayella Ewell one extra beating, that's something I'll gladly take. He had to take it out on somebody and I'd rather it be me than that houseful of children out there. You understand?"

Oh right, sorry I forgot the quote. Here it is:

"Jem, see if you can stand in Bob Ewell's shoes a minute. I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with. The man had to have some kind of comeback, his kind always does. So if spitting in my face and threatening me saved Mayella Ewell one extra beating, that's something I'll gladly take. He had to take it out on somebody and I'd rather it be me than that houseful of children out there. You understand?"

Credibility? For waht?