There are several methods used by Harper Lee to communicate what is going on in the trial. For example, she sets up the character of Bob Ewell by using metaphors “once more he was a red little rooster”. This metaphor shows that Bob Ewell’s body language and state of mind where like that of a rooster. This could mean that he was showing pride, as roosters portray certain physical characteristics that we interpret as pride such as a puffed up chest. Lee also portrays Atticus as non-chalant, this is shown through his walk towards Bob Ewell to give him the pen. “He moved leisurely””He placed it gently”. These quotes show that Atticus has a very precise plan and so far it seems as if it’s going well.