Mayella Ewell Trial Essay

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Opening Statement for Mayella Ewell Good afternoon, my name is Chloe Walcheski, and I am here to represent Maycomb County as a prosecutor in this case. Mayella Ewell showed lots of dishonesty under oath during her case of accusing Tom Robinson of taking advantage of her. During the trial, Mayella Ewell was called up to the witness stand and proceeded to tell the jury how Tom Robinson allegedly raped her the night of November 21st. Mayella s replies to many of the questions asked seemed very thought through, almost like she was being dishonest and didn't want to slip up on her words. Members of the jury, the County will now review the evidence against Mayella Ewell, accused of being dishonest under oath. Mayella s previous words state, I don't remember too well, but next thing I know papa was in the room standing over me hollerin who done it, who done it (Lee 242). …show more content…

Mayella says, He did what he was after (Lee 242). Mayella was the one who called Tom into the yard, regardless of what his plans were for the rest of the day. If she hadn't told him to come in, then more than likely he would have kept on walking home. my paw s never touched a hair on my head (Lee 246). This was Mayella's answer to a previous question that seemed to have hit her hard. By the way, her reply seemed hard to get out, it looked like she was trying to cover up things her father did, or does. Here Mr. Finch asked, “Was this the first time you asked him to come inside the fence? Mayella jumped slightly at this question (Lee 246). Mayella s reaction to this question seemed to set her off, almost like she was hoping it wouldn't be asked. Mayella knows the truth to this question, but goes and gives the jury a different answer. And finally, no, I don't remember if he hit me. I mean yes I do, he hit me (Lee

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