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In his closing argument, Atticus says that Mayella Ewell feels guilty. What does she feel guilty for?

lying about rape
cheating Tom Robinson
kissing a black man
misleading the jury

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User Pastjean
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The correct answer should be kissing a black man

Atticus points out that she broke no crime, but that she sinned against the society and their beliefs. She tempted and seduced a black man, which in their eyes is worse than committing real crime.
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