Who is Heck Tate?

Text Evidence

"It was the night of November twenty-first. I was just leaving my office to go home when B- Mr. Ewell came in, very excited he was, and said get out to his house quick, some nigger'd raped his girl." (Lee, pg. 189-190)

“Did you call a doctor, Sheriff? Did anybody call a doctor?” asked Atticus.

“No sir,” said Mr. Tate.

“Didn’t call a doctor?”

“No sir,” repeated Mr. Tate.

“Why not?” There was an edge to Atticus’s voice.

“Well I can tell you why I didn’t. It wasn’t necessary, Mr. Finch. She

was mighty banged up. Something sho‘ happened, it was obvious.” (Lee, 190)

What symbolizes Heck Tate?

The Trial of Tom Robinson

Mr. Krabs can symbolize Heck Tate because he doesn't discriminate, and he is VERY duty-driven. In Spongebob Mr. Krabs accepts anybody's money, and it doesn't really matter where the money came from, because it's still money. Mr. Krabs is also really driven to his job because he wants to make a lot of money; he never fails to do his job (which is to boss Spongebob around). In the book, Heck Tate is one of the very few people (besides Atticus) who doesn't discriminate and hate black people; he sees black people as humans. Heck Tate also made sure that his job was done (even if it meant bending the law), and that everyone had justice.

Mr. Krabs from Bikini Bottom!!!!!!

Text Evidence

“Mis-ter Finch, hold on,” said Mr. Tate. “Jem never stabbed Bob Ewell.”

Atticus was silent for a moment. He looked at Mr. Tate as if he

appreciated what he said. But Atticus shook his head.

“Heck, it’s mighty kind of you and I know you’re doing it from that

good heart of yours, but don’t start anything like that.” (Lee, 311)

“Mr. Finch,” Mr. Tate said stolidly, “Bob Ewell fell on his knife. He

killed himself.” (Lee, 311-312)

“Heck,” Atticus’s back was turned. “If this thing’s hushed up it’ll be

a simple denial to Jem of the way I’ve tried to raise him.” (Lee, 312)

In the trial of Tom Robinson, Heck Tate was the arresting officer. He really didn't witness the rape of Mayella, but he had to arrest Mr. Robinson. Sheriff Tate also had to give a testimony at the trial. He said that he was leaving work, when Mr. Ewell came and said that "a negro raped his daughter." After that, he drove to Mr. Ewell's house, and saw Mayella badly injured. Mayella told Mr. Tate that Tom Robinson had raped her, and Heck Tate went to Mr. Robinson's house to bring him in.

Text Evidence

"I never heard tell that it's against the law for a citizen to do his utmost to prevent a crime from being committed, which is exactly what he did, but maybe you'll say it's my duty to tell the town all about it and not hush it up. Know what'd happen then? All the ladies in Maycomb includin' my wife'd be knocking on his door bringing angel food cakes. To my way of thinkin', Mr. Finch, taking the one man who's done you and this town a great service an' draggin' him with his shy ways into the limelight—to me, that's a sin. It's a sin and I'm not about to have it on my head." (Lee, pg. 314-315)

What are Heck Tate's traits?

Heck Tate is a duty-driven, good-hearted man. He is duty-driven because he arrested Tom Robinson, even though there wasn't sufficient evidence. He knew that arresting Tom Robinson was wrong, but he also knew that it was what he had to do because it was his duty. He is also a good-hearted man, because even if he knows something is wrong, he will bend the law. When Boo Radley rescued Jem and Scout from a murder, Heck makes up a story to protect Boo Radley. This shows that he has a good heart, even if it's the wrong thing to do.

Royal Blue

Text Evidence (color)

“I’m not a very good man, sir, but I am sheriff of Maycomb County.

Lived in this town all my life an‘ I’m goin’ on forty-three years old.

Know everything that’s happened here since before I was born. There’s

a black boy dead for no reason, and the man responsible for it’s dead.

Let the dead bury the dead this time, Mr. Finch. Let the dead bury the

dead.” (Lee, 314)

All About Heck Tate...

Heck

Loyal, friendly, protective, duty-driven

Sibling of all his fellow officers

Lover of Maycomb County

Fears Mr. Ewell coming back to life (probably)

Needs his job as sheriff

Gives his life to Maycomb and it's citizens

Would like to see Radley not in jail

Resident of Maycomb County

Tate

We chose royal blue as the color to represent the amazing sheriff of Maycomb, Heck Tate. This color was chosen because loyal obviously rhymes with royal, and Heck Tate was loyal to his duties. Royal blue also symbolizes trust, and the citizens of Maycomb trusted Sheriff Tate.

Who is Heck Tate?

Heck Tate is the sheriff of Maycomb, who is a major witness in the Tom Robinson Case. In the book, it was in his best interest to help everyone achieve justice. Heck

Tate was willing to bend the law in order to help someone...

Character Analysis (TKAM)