Question

What was sheriff Tate's rationale for not revealing Arthur Radley's role ??? Please help !

Answer 1

Sheriff Tate’s rationale was that Boo (Arthur) was a recluse. He did not like being around people let alone being in the spot light, which is what would happen if Boo was revealed. Bob Ewell was a bad man, who would continue to do bad things. No body was going to be upset that he was gone.