Bob Ewell is seen throughout part two of the novel because this is where the events of the trial are described and where it portrays him being the enemy of the town. Bob Ewell perfectly encompasses what an antagonist is in a novel; a person who is the “bad guy” or actively opposes something or someone. After Bob Ewell’s death in chapter 28, the story becomes more peaceful as others are no longer defending themselves against the antagonist. In the chapter, Bob Ewell’s death signifies the antagonists leaving off the protagonist's life, not only adding to the story, but the idea that this chapter is the most
Bob Ewell is seen throughout part two of the novel because this is where the events of the trial are described and where it portrays him being the enemy of the town. Bob Ewell perfectly encompasses what an antagonist is in a novel; a person who is the “bad guy” or actively opposes something or someone. After Bob Ewell’s death in chapter 28, the story becomes more peaceful as others are no longer defending themselves against the antagonist. In the chapter, Bob Ewell’s death signifies the antagonists leaving off the protagonist's life, not only adding to the story, but the idea that this chapter is the most