To Kill a Mockingbird

Why, according to Attitcus, did Mayella throw her false accusation at Tom?

Chapter 20

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According to Atticus, Mayella's father forced her to accuse Tom Robinson of rape. Mayella went along with it because she had no other choice..... she'd already been beaten.

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To Kill a Mockingbird