To Kill a Mockingbird

Why does Mayella accuse Tom?

of rape

Asked by gladis on 28 Jan 22:04

Last updated by Jill W on 30 Apr 16:10

1 Answers

Answered by Jill W on 30 Apr 16:10

Mayella's reason for accusing Tom of rape is simple.... she's afraid of her father. Note, it is Mayella's father who does the accusing. Mayella simply does not refute her father's words.

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To Kill a Mockingbird