Mayella Violet Ewell is a central character in To Kill a Mockingbird, portrayed by Collin Wilcox Paxton in the 1962 film, who falsely accuses Tom Robinson of r4p3, leading to his wrongful conviction. A lonely, abused young woman from a poor family, she is the eldest daughter of the main antagonist, Bob Ewell, and her desperate need for affection leads her to make advances toward Tom, which she then covers up by accusing him after her father discovers them. 