In the 1972 film "Deliverance," there's a scene where Ed (played by Jon Voight) is unable to get near Bobby (played by Ned Beatty) at the location where they claimed Drew drowned. This scene takes place after the traumatic events they experienced during their canoe trip along a river in rural Georgia.
The reason Ed can't get near Bobby is because of the guilt and emotional distress that Bobby is experiencing. Bobby was sexually assaulted by a local man named Lonnie, and this traumatic event has deeply affected him.
Ed is aware of what happened to Bobby but feels helpless and unable to comfort or approach him due to the sensitivity and emotional turmoil Bobby is going through.
The complete question is:
When they’re out at the place where they told the police Drew drowned, why can’t Ed get near Bobby? in the 1972 film, "Deliverance."