To Kill a Mockingbird

Why is Mayella upset when Atticus calls her “Miss Mayella”?

Chapter 18 to kill a mockingbird

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Mayella thinks Atticus is talking down to her.... mocking her. The judge then explains that Atticus is simply being polite. He treats everyone on the stand with the same respect, no matter who they are or where they come from.

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