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Why does Atticus not mind that Bob Ewell spit in his face? What does this reveal about his character?

To Kill a Mockingbird,chapter 22-23​

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One reason is that Bob Ewell needed to vent his frustrations, because he hadbeen embarrassed in court. Atticusfigured he was, in a way, helping Bobout. “Jem, see if you can stand in BobEwell's shoes a minute. I destroyed hislast shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with.