who spit in atticus's face
In Chapter 23, Miss Stephanie recounts the story of when Bob Ewell spit in Atticusâ face. Atticus was leaving the post office when Mr. Ewell cursed at him, threatened to kill him, and spit in his face. Atticus reacts by taking out his handkerchief to wipe his face and stands there while Mr. Ewell berates him.