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Questions and Answers
Who killed Bob Ewell?
Who killed Bob Ewell?
Boo Radley
What was the murder weapon?
What was the murder weapon?
Mr. Ewell's switchblade
What does the switchblade Heck Tate uses for the demonstration have to do with all this?
What does the switchblade Heck Tate uses for the demonstration have to do with all this?
It is the murder weapon
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Study Notes
Key Events and Characters
- Bob Ewell's death is framed as an accident, with the narrative claiming he tripped and fell on his own knife.
- Boo Radley is the true killer of Bob Ewell, but the decision is made to protect him from the legal system.
Murder Weapon
- The weapon used in the fatal incident is identified as Bob Ewell's switchblade.
- Heck Tate uses the switchblade in a demonstration to illustrate the circumstances surrounding Bob Ewell's death.
Themes and Consequences
- The events highlight themes of justice and morality, emphasizing the lengths to which characters go to protect Boo Radley and maintain his anonymity.
- The chapter hints at the societal views of heroism and the burden of truth within the framework of the law.
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