Mayella Ewell is a character from Harper Lee's novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird." She is the eldest daughter of Bob Ewell, a poor and abusive man living in the racially segregated town of Maycomb, Alabama. Mayella is portrayed as a lonely and desperate young woman who yearns for companionship and a better life. In the story, Mayella accuses Tom Robinson, a Black man, of raping her, which sets off a significant trial that highlights themes of racism and injustice. Her character represents the struggles of women in her social class and the complexities of her situation, caught between her father's cruelty and societal expectations.