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Why does Atticus ask Bob Ewell to write his name while on the stand in “to kill a mockingbird”

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While Bob Ewell is on the witness stand, Atticus asks him to write his name on a piece of paper. The reasoning behind Atticus' request is to show the jury that Bob Ewell is left-handed. ... The reasoning behind Atticus' request is to show the jury that Bob Ewell is left-handed

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