Why does Heck Tate want to cover up the real cause of Ewell's death? How does Atticus misinterpret this?
a) To protect Boo Radley from unwanted attention; Atticus believes it's to spare Boo from legal trouble.
b) To avoid bringing further shame to the Ewell family; Atticus believes it's to protect the town's reputation.
c) To prevent Boo Radley from being thrust into the limelight; Atticus believes it's to hide evidence of his own involvement.
d) To shield Scout and Jem from the harsh reality of the situation; Atticus believes it's to uphold the law at any cost.