what explanation does atticus give for bobs attack
(Answer #4). Atticus's initial reaction is that Jem has killed Bob Ewell while trying to defend his sister and himself from attack-it is quite understandable that in his shocked and distressed state Atticus would not be thinking straight.Answer #1). In the book To Kill a Mockingbird Atticus was confronted in town after the trial by Bob Ewell who had spit in his face. Atticus states that he thought if Bob did do anything he would come after him and not after the children.