To Kill a Mockingbird

why does atticus ask bob ewell to write his name?

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Atticus asks Bob Ewell to write his name in order to confirm the fact that he is left-handed. This is important because it would seem that a left-handed man would be more likely to inflict bruises on the right side of the victim's face.