To Kill a Mockingbird

Why does Mayella say that she is afraid of Atticus when she first takes the stand? Why does she think Atticus is mocking her as her testimony proceeds? What does this suggest about the Ewells’ status in Maycomb? What does it suggest about how the resident

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At first, Mayella takes exception to Atticus calling her "Miss Mayella," and the judge has to explain that Atticus is simply being polite. Mayella is afraid because she has never experienced a grown man being nice to her.

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