To Kill a Mockingbird
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a novel by Harper Lee set in the 1930s in the American South. It follows young Scout Finch and her brother Jem as their father, Atticus Finch, defends a Black man, Tom Robinson, falsely accused of raping a white woman. Through the children's experiences, the story explores themes of racial injustice, moral growth, and empathy. The title references the idea that it's a sin to harm innocent beings, symbolized by mockingbirds, representing vulnerability and the loss of innocence. The novel highlights the importance of understanding and standing against prejudice.
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a novel by Harper Lee, set in the 1930s in the racially charged American South. It follows young Scout Finch, who, along with her brother Jem, learns about morality and human nature from their father, Atticus Finch, a lawyer defending a Black man, Tom Robinson, falsely accused of raping a white woman. The story explores themes of racial injustice, empathy, and moral growth through Scout's innocent perspective. The title symbolizes the idea of protecting the innocent, as mockingbirds represent those who do no harm. The novel remains a poignant reflection on social and ethical issues.