To Kill a Mockingbird

How does Mayella react to Atticus's politeness in chapter 18? Is she used to people being polite?

How does Mayella react to Atticus's politeness in chapter 18? Is she used to people being polite?

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Mayella feels that Atticus is making fun of her. Although Mayella is white, she is a Ewell and is considered in very low esteem by the community. Nobody has treated her with that kind of respect. Mayella doesn't quite know how to handle being addressed in a respectful manner.