To Kill a Mockingbird
Why would Mayella take offense at Atticus' courtesy to her?
Why would Mayella take offense at Atticus' courtesy to her?
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Why would Mayella take offense at Atticus' courtesy to her?
Mayella has never been respected by a man of authority. She interprets Atticus as mocking her because she is so used to being abused by her father and other male figures in her life.