I think Chapter 17 confirms readers’ interpretations of
Atticus, Bob Ewell and Heck Tate. Heck comes across as simple and honest. Atticus
remains calm and logical and this is illustrated in his questioning of Tate and Ewell.
Bob Ewell is a contemptuous, angry man. He thinks he can match wits with Atticus, but
his ignorance is revealed when Scout notes that Atticus is showing that it is more
likely that Mr. Ewell could have beaten up Mayella. Mr. Ewell also reveals his ignorance
when he says that he is not ambidextrous and that he can
use either hand as well as the other.
The only character
that I might say changes is Scout and I only say that because the entire novel is from
her perspective as she evolves throughout these situations. Jem tells Reverend Sykes
that Scout doesn’t understand so that he agrees to let her stay. In fact, she does
understand what’s going on.
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