To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)

*To Kill a Mockingbird* by Harper Lee is a novel set in the American South during the 1930s, told from the perspective of Scout Finch. It explores themes of racial injustice, moral integrity, and empathy as Scout’s father, Atticus Finch, a lawyer, defends a Black man falsely accused of assaulting a white woman. Through Scout’s eyes, readers see the complexities of prejudice and the importance of understanding others. The book emphasizes the need for compassion, fairness, and moral courage in a society rife with inequality and prejudice.