Maycomb (fictional)

Maycomb is a fictional small town in Alabama, depicted as a close-knit community with deep roots and traditional values. Its slow-paced, rural setting reflects a society that values family, history, and neighborliness. However, it also highlights social divisions, notably racial inequalities and prejudice. Through its environment and characters, Maycomb illustrates the complexities of human nature and societal change, serving as a microcosm of Southern life in the early 20th century.