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Why is Mayella ewell afraid to testify

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Answer: Atticus will be mean to her

Explanation: In Chapter 18, Mayella testifies. She is young. She is described as “somehow fragile-looking” and “a thick-bodied girl accustomed to strenuous labor.” When she first begins testifying, she starts crying because she is afraid Atticus will be mean to her.

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