August 15, 1935
Dear Atticus, I’m writing to you to ask you why you are not bothered by Bob’s comments and about the trial decision and if there is still hope for Tom Robinson. First of all, Bob Ewell threatened you and spit on you. How are you not affected in any way from this? I would probably react violently like I did with Mrs. Dubose and her Camelia bushes. How do you hold back your anger, if you even have any inside of you? I’m not sure if I just wasn’t born with the skill of staying calm or if I haven’t had enough practice. I would also be very worried for future conflicts between us and Mr. Ewell. It seemed like he meant all business and was serious about getting revenge. Second of all, I am very disappointed that Tom Robinson
Dear Atticus, I’m writing to you to ask you why you are not bothered by Bob’s comments and about the trial decision and if there is still hope for Tom Robinson. First of all, Bob Ewell threatened you and spit on you. How are you not affected in any way from this? I would probably react violently like I did with Mrs. Dubose and her Camelia bushes. How do you hold back your anger, if you even have any inside of you? I’m not sure if I just wasn’t born with the skill of staying calm or if I haven’t had enough practice. I would also be very worried for future conflicts between us and Mr. Ewell. It seemed like he meant all business and was serious about getting revenge. Second of all, I am very disappointed that Tom Robinson