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Mayella is a victim of cruel poverty and ignorance. -
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Her father is an alcoholic. -
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She calls in Tom to seduce her. -
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Her father walks in and beats her. -
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She blames Tom for beating her. -
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She accuses Tom so that she will not feel guilty for seducing a black man. -
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Atticus realizes this and presents it to the court.