Why do you think Atticus was talking so formally to Mayella during her testimony?

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chapter 18, courtroom scene

Asked by sydney m #596213 on 1/9/2017 5:57 AM

Last updated by john c #944955 on 1/21/2020 11:45 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 1/9/2017 12:35 PM

Atticus afforded Mayella the same respect and professionalism he would have used with any witness. He was doing his job.

Answered by john c #944955 on 1/21/2020 11:45 PM

Atticus is showing the same respaect to Mayella as he shows to his other witnessess. He is polite.