This section is definitely saying that Bob Ewell's courage came from alcohol. It also shows a great deal about Atticus' character. For him, to attack children means a man is insane. For Tate, it's a measure not of Ewell's sanity, but of his cowardice. He would never face a threat directly, like Atticus did when shooting the rabid dog or standing up in the courtroom. Instead, he'd strike back from behind, at those who were too weak, as he did to his daughter.
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