When the Sheriff asks, Scout explains what happened, while she was realizing that one of those weird noises she heard was Jem’s arm breaking. The sheriff saw some knife marks on Scout’s costume, and she understands that Bob Ewell had intentions to kill her and Jem. She also recognized that "the stranger" or the man who pulled Ewell off of her and saved both children’s lives was Boo Radley.
Scout, Atticus, Heck Tate, and Boo are relaxing on the front porch. Atticus began to defend Jem, and said that killing Bob Ewell was clearly self-defense. Sheriff Tate corrects Atticus, saying that Bob fell on his knife. Atticus appreciates what Heck is trying to do, but he doesn’t want anyone to cover for Jem. The Sheriff was trying to hide the fact that he was behind Jem. As the men argued, Atticus realized that Boo killed Ewell, and it is Boo who Tate is trying to protect. They finally decided that Ewell did fall on his own knife, a decision Scout fully understands.
Boo saw Jem one more time and then asked Scout to take him home. Scout allowed him to escort her to his door. She returned to Jem’s room and Atticus reads aloud to her until she falls asleep. He tucks her in her own bed, and then retreats to Jem’s room, where he spends the night. :)
I really liked this book. I didn't think that I would because I am not normally into Historical Fiction. BUT it was pretty good...
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