To Kill a Mockingbird

Why does Mayella's resent Atticus?

Chapter 18

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When Atticus first begins to question Mayella, he is polite and speaks to her like a lady. She misinterprets Atticus' good manners and believes he's making fun of her..... and she resents it.

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