It was because her family was extremely poor and she was white. Back in the time that that book is speaking about, black people were considered completely inferior to white people. They weren't treated fairly, especially when put on trial against a white person.
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.
Mayella as in from the book 'To kill a mocking bird' by Harper Lee'? If so, the book suggests that her father was quite incestual (?) and had sex with his daughter. She gives this away at the trial of Tom in court when he was convicted of raping her. Tut tut.
In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Bob Ewell is the antagonist who falsely accuses Tom Robinson of raping his daughter, Mayella. However, it is strongly implied that Bob Ewell is the actual perpetrator of the crime against Mayella, making him guilty of both the assault and of wrongfully accusing Tom Robinson.
Mr. Tate and Atticus realized that Bob Ewell, who is left-handed, could not have been the one to beat Mayella Ewell on her right side. This created doubt about Bob Ewell's guilt in the case, as his left-handedness did not align with the injuries Mayella sustained.
Atticus asks Mr. Tate if he sent for a doctor when he arrived at the Ewell house, to which Mr. Tate replies 'No'. Atticus then asks Mr. Ewell why he didn't call a doctor, to which Mr. Ewell hesitates and does not provide a clear answer, indicating their lack of concern for Mayella's condition.
Mayella Ewell is a victim of her circumstances due to her abusive upbringing and lack of support. However, her false accusation against Tom Robinson reveals her villainous actions when she chooses to protect herself at the expense of an innocent man's life.
He was being tried for raping and beating Mayella Ewell when in fact it wasn't him; he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Mayella tried to force herself on him, and when her dad found out he beat her so they both blamed that incident on Tom Robinson and got away with it although the last of Bob Ewell's credibility was gone by the end of the trial.
Mayella's testimony in "To Kill a Mockingbird" revolves around her accusing Tom Robinson of assaulting her. She claims he was responsible for the attack while her father, Bob Ewell, abuses her at home. This highlights the social dynamics and prejudices within the town, portraying the injustices faced by both Mayella and Tom due to deeply ingrained racism.
Atticus had Mr. Ewell write his name to show that he was left-handed. The girl was beaten by someone who lead with his/her left hand. Tom Robinson could not even use his left hand, therefore he could not have beaten her; just proving further that the trail was a farce. Atticus was trying to suggest that it was Mr. Ewell who beat Mayella, not Tom--Mr. Ewell was left-handed, and Tom couldn't even use his left-hand. Atticus then proceeds to question Mayella about her home life*, further driving his point home. Check out the link as well to get some more plot info. *how her father is always drunk and angry and how she takes care of all her siblings on her own
In To Kill a Mockingbird, the similarity between Atticus and Bob is that they both didn't want their children to suffer, when Atticus heard that Bob was dead he was worried that Jem, his son had killed him and he was concerned about the implications that would follow. The same with Bob, he was attempting to save his child, Mayella, from the shameful act she had committed with a black man (Tom Robinson) and wanted him put away to avoid shame to himself, his family and her.
Bob Ewell has no job. When he does get money he spends all of it on whiskey. He has many many kids but he doesn't even know himself how many, and none of them go to school for more then one day a year. His whole family is poor and they will take anything from anyone and none of them are polite or educated.
Mrs. Dubose: Camellia (Snow on the Mountain) Mrs. Dubose is a traditional, strict character. Her views on traditional customs are like Aunt Alexandra's. This is because they both believe that Scout should dress like a lady, and act her age. Also, they both have racist views, and narrow believes. The camellias cement this portrayal of Mrs. Dubose's character. Because Aunt Alexandra was called Mount Everest, "Cold and there," the Camellia's secondary nickname, Snow on the Mountain, pertains to that metaphor Mr. Ewell: Gardenia When Mr. Ewell displayed his ability to write naturally with his left hand, he looked up to see everyone "looking at him like he was a fragrant gardenia in full bloom." Gardenias are said to represent purity, love, and joy, which is obviously the opposite of Mr. Ewell. Mr. Ewell is compared to a gardenia because the surprise of which the audience sees him with. Mayella Ewell: Geranium Mayella Ewell is said to have taken care of 6 red geraniums. Red geraniums are actually nonexistent, and their true name would be pelargonium. This shows the deceit that Mayella uses to convince the jury that Tom is not innocent. On the other hand, the red flowers show the tender love and care that Mayella uses to raise the flowers. Maudie Atkinson: Azalea