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Whom does Mayella say she is afraid of?
The judge asks Mayella what she's scared of, and she points to Atticus
Why does mayella cry in court?
Mayella cries because she thinks Atticus will find out that her father really did it.
Who does Atticus suggest beat mayella?
Bob Ewell, who is Mayella's father, beat her up
Why is mayella's reaction to atticus' behavior in court ironic?
Mayella's reaction to Atticus' behavior in court is ironic because Atticus is the only person actually trying to defend her and seek justice for her, yet she is hostile towards him. Despite his efforts to help her, Mayella feels threatened by Atticus' questioning and sees him as an enemy due to her prejudiced views.
Who yelled at the jury and Atticus?
Bob Ewell or Mayella
What does atticus says mayella is guilty of?
"Tempting a Negro"
What point does atticus try to establish through Mayella's testimony or lack of it?
Atticus aims to show that Mayella is not a reliable witness by poking holes in her story and highlighting inconsistencies. He tries to establish that Mayella's accusations against Tom Robinson are a result of her own personal issues and not based on factual events. Atticus demonstrates that her testimony lacks credibility, bringing into question the integrity of the case against Tom.
Why did mayella become angry with atticus when he questioned her?
When Mayella is on the stand the question Atticus asks that makes her furious is "How?" She has just described how Tom Robinson choked and beat her, and Atticus asks Tom to stand up. This draws the jury's attention to the fact that Tom's left arm is useless, making it highly unlikely he was Mayella's attacker. When Tom stands, Atticus asks Mayella if Tom is the man who attacked. When she responds that he is, Atticus asks, "How?"
How did Mayella react to the politeness of Atticus?
Mayella Ewell was surprised and taken aback by Atticus's politeness during the trial. She had likely never encountered someone treating her with respect and courtesy before, which made her uncomfortable and defensive.
Why does Atticus want the jury to have a picture of mayella's life?
Atticus wanted the jury to have a picture of Mayella's life because he was trying to get everyone to see that she has to do all the chores, and she like the "outcast" of the family. He was also trying to show that Bob Ewell gets mad and drunk a lot at Mayella. And that is how she gets beat, and raped.
In To Kill a Mockingbird chap 18-24 what does mayella think of Atticus?
In those chapters, Mayella Ewell's thoughts about Atticus Finch are complex. While she falsely accuses him of assaulting her in court, it is implied that she may feel conflicted about him due to his respectful demeanor towards her during the trial. Mayella comes from a difficult home situation and may have mixed feelings about Atticus, who treats both her and her father, Bob Ewell, with dignity and respect.
Who wanted atticus to dismiss Calpurnia?
Mayella Ewell wanted Atticus to dismiss Calpurnia because she felt that Calpurnia was getting too close to Tom Robinson. Mayella feared that Calpurnia would influence Atticus to see the truth of Tom's innocence.
