To Kill a Mockingbird
Why would Mayella take offense at Atticus' courtesy to her?
Why would Mayella take offense at Atticus' courtesy to her?
Why would Mayella take offense at Atticus' courtesy to her?
Mayella has never been respected by a man of authority. She interprets Atticus as mocking her because she is so used to being abused by her father and other male figures in her life.