To Kill a Mockingbird – A Timeless Classic By Harper Lee

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To Kill a Mockingbird – A
Timeless Classic
By Harper Lee

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Introduction
• • Set in the 1930s American South.
• • Narrated by Scout Finch, a young girl.
• • Explores themes of racism, morality, and
justice.

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Plot Overview
• • Scout lives with her brother Jem and father
Atticus, a lawyer.
• • Atticus defends Tom Robinson, a Black man
falsely accused of raping a white woman.
• • The trial and its aftermath expose the harsh
realities of prejudice.

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Main Characters
• 1. Scout Finch: Curious and bold narrator.
• 2. Atticus Finch: A moral and fair lawyer,
symbol of integrity.
• 3. Tom Robinson: The innocent accused.
• 4. Boo Radley: Mysterious neighbor who
becomes a symbol of misunderstood kindness.

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Themes
• • Racial Injustice: Highlights systemic racism in
the legal and social systems.
• • Empathy: Understanding others'
perspectives (“walking in someone else’s
shoes”).
• • Moral Courage: Standing up for what is right,
despite the odds.

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Key Quote
• “You never really understand a person until
you consider things from his point of view…
until you climb into his skin and walk around
in it.” – Atticus Finch

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Impact
• • Pulitzer Prize Winner (1961).
• • Mandatory reading in many schools.
• • Sparked discussions on race and morality.
• • Adapted into an acclaimed 1962 film.

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Why It’s Relevant Today
• • Timeless examination of societal issues like
prejudice and justice.
• • Encourages empathy and moral reflection.
• • Resonates in contemporary discussions
about equality.

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Criticism
• • Simplistic portrayal of race relations
(according to some critics).
• • Focuses more on white savior narrative than
Black voices.

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Conclusion
• • A must-read for its powerful storytelling and
important social message.
• • Offers timeless lessons on human dignity
and moral courage.