To Kill a Mockingbird

What does Atticus do that makes Mayella Ewell think that he is making fun of her? What does this show us about Mayella's life?

what does Atticus do that makes mayella ewell think that he is making fun of her?what does this show us about mayella's life?

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Mayella believes that Atticus is making fun of her when he calls her Miss Mayella.... she is angry because he treats her like a young lady.... because he is polite. Fromm her reaction, we can infer that Mayella doesn't have any experience with gentleman.

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To Kill a Mockingbird

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