Why does Mayella oject to Atticus's calling her "ma'am" and "Miss Mayella"?

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Chapter 18

Asked by Tom Smith on 10/10/2013 10:27 PM

Last updated by joey j #340805 on 10/14/2013 11:33 AM

Answered by Aslan on 10/10/2013 11:15 PM

Mayella has never been addressed with respect in her life, she interprets Atticus's respect as mocking.

Answered by vivian ashley alondra j #340520 on 10/11/2013 6:20 PM

Mocking... like the book: To kill a mockingbird.

Answered by moises g #340708 on 10/13/2013 7:30 PM

Uh huh. I get that...

Answered by alexander f #340709 on 10/13/2013 7:37 PM

Yeah, I get that too.

Answered by joey j #340805 on 10/14/2013 11:33 AM

Don't get reported as abuse boys.