To Kill a Mockingbird
Why do you think Atticus was talking so formally to Mayella during her testimony?
chapter 18, courtroom scene
chapter 18, courtroom scene
Atticus afforded Mayella the same respect and professionalism he would have used with any witness. He was doing his job.
Atticus is showing the same respaect to Mayella as he shows to his other witnessess. He is polite.