To Kill a Mockingbird
why does Mayella think atticus is mocking her
she is at the trial for tom robinson
she is at the trial for tom robinson
Mayella has never been treated with respect by a male figure of authority before. She thinks Atticus is mocking her by addressing her as "Miss Mayella" and "ma'am". I think she is more confused than anything else when she lashes out at Atticus.