We are led to believe by the popular consensus that Boo killed Ewell, but take into consideration that maybe it was the sheriff for the good of Maycomb?
Just a theory.
On the night of the Halloween pageant Bob follows the children home and attacks them but Boo saves Jem and Scout but fatally stabs Bob Ewell. Atticus is convinced Jem killed Bob Ewell but Heck Tate (the sheriff) points out that Jem isn't strong enough and after Bob broke his arm he wouldn't have been able to stab him.
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Well, Boo killed Bob, but the sheriff wants to defend Boo and says Bob fell on his knife. It's simple.
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On the night of the Halloween pageant Bob follows the children home and attacks them but Boo saves Jem and Scout but fatally stabs Bob Ewell. Atticus is convinced Jem killed Bob Ewell but Heck Tate (the sheriff) points out that Jem isn't strong enough and after Bob broke his arm he wouldn't have been able to stab him7
It has been said many times, Boo Radley killed Bob Ewell.
Boo Radley is responsible for the death of Bob Ewell.
Boo Radley. He killed Bob Ewell after breaking Jem's arm on Halloween night.
Boo Radley.
The answer is in the novel go set a watchman. It is revealed that Jem woke up the next day and admitted he was the one who stabbed bob ewell
In the classic novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Bob Ewell dies during a struggle with Boo Radley after he attacks Jem and Scout. However, it is not explicitly stated who delivers the fatal blow that leads to his death.
Boo Radley
