Atticus suggests that Mayella's father, Bob Ewell, beat her. He mentions during the trial that it was likely Bob Ewell who harmed Mayella out of anger and frustration, rather than Tom Robinson.
Bob Ewell, who is Mayella's father, beat her up
Atticus thinks that Mr. Ewell beat Mayella when he saw her kiss Tom Robinson
Atticus suggests that her own father, Bob Ewell, beat Mayella.
Her Father (Bob Ewell)
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Her father, Bob Ewell.
Actually, Atticus doesnt mock Mayella. Mayella thinks Atticus is mocking her because he is caller her Ma'am and Miss Mayella, which she isnt used to.
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Atticus suggested that Mayella Ewell was likely injured by someone left-handed based on the bruises on her face. He believed it was her father, Bob Ewell, who was left-handed and had a history of being abusive towards his daughter.
Atticus wants the jury to have a picture of Mayella's life to show the challenging circumstances she faces, which may have influenced her actions. By providing this context, Atticus hopes to humanize Mayella and help the jury understand her perspective, potentially leading to a more empathetic decision.
Atticus suggested that Bob Ewell, Mayella's father, was responsible for hurting her. He argued that Bob Ewell abused and manipulated his daughter as a way to cover up his own actions.
Mayella became angry with Atticus when he questioned her because she felt humiliated and defensive. Atticus was challenging her version of events during the trial, which made Mayella uncomfortable and angry. She may have also felt frustrated by the fact that Atticus was exposing the truth behind her false accusations.
He wants to show that Bob Ewell is left-handed, which goes along with Heck’s description of Mayella’s injuries. (meaning Bob probably beat up Mayella)
The judge asks Mayella what she's scared of, and she points to Atticus
Mayella cries because she thinks Atticus will find out that her father really did it.
Bob Ewell or Mayella
"Tempting a Negro"