Why would Atticus want to stop Heck Tate from talking?

Why would Atticus want to stop Heck Tate from talking?

Heck Tate was going to tell the kids that Atticus was a very very talented shooter earlier in his life. Atticus stopped him from rwlling them because he’d stopped shooting, became civilized and didn’t want to shoot unless he absolutley had to.

What is heck trying to say to Atticus in this quote?

Heck tries to persuade Atticus that it would be better to just say that Bob fell on his knife. Atticus realizes the ethics and logic of what Heck is arguing and finally agrees. Scout also realizes that putting Boo in the “limelight” would be like shooting a mockingbird.

What does Heck Tate come to warn Atticus about?

Heck Tate’s mob wanted to warn Atticus that there would be a mob that would try to hurt Tom Robinson. They wanted to make sure that Tom Robinson and Atticus would be all right. What was the purpose of Walter Cunningham’s mob? Cunningham’s mob wanted to get Tom Robinson and inflict their own justice upon him.

Why does Heck lie about the incident?

Heck Tate lies about what happened because he thinks that that is the best thing for all concerned. Even though Atticus thinks that Jem can take it, Heck Tate thinks that that would be a heck of a hard thing for a kid that age to deal with.

What does Sheriff Heck Tate mean when he tells Atticus to let the dead bury the dead last page of Chapter Why does Atticus have a hard time with this idea?

This response’s meaning is that the man must not put earthly duties before spiritual ones. After the children are attacked by the reprobate Bob Ewell and Jem left arm is seriously injured, Atticus discusses the matter with Sheriff Tate, alluding to Jem’s having to go to court and testify to what has occurred.

What does Heck Tate and Miss Maudie say about Atticus that surprises Jem and Scout?

Heck do that surprises Scout and Jem? He gives his gun to Atticus to shoot the dog. What does Miss Maudie say about Atticus that Scout does not know at the end of the chapter? Atticus was the best gunman in Maycomb County.

What message does Heck Tate and his group of friends have for Atticus at the beginning of the chapter?

Sheriff Tate and others come to warn Atticus that Tom Robinson has been moved to the Maycomb County jail for his trial on Monday. Much of the community is upset about the crime Tom is (wrongfully) accused of committing.

Why does Heck Tate visit Atticus in Chapter 15?

In Chapter 15, Heck Tate and a group of concerned citizens arrive at the Finch residence to discuss the possibility of a “change of venue” for the Tom Robinson trial.