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Childhood innocence from "summary" of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
In Maycomb, childhood innocence is a delicate thing, easily shattered by the harsh realities of the adult world. Scout and Jem, along with their friend Dill, navigate the complexities of life in the South during the 1930s with a sense of wonder and curiosity. They are shielded from the ugliness of racism and prejudice until Atticus takes on the controversial case of defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. As the trial unfolds, Scout and Jem are exposed to the ugly truth of racial injustice and the deep-seated prejudices of their community. Their innocence begins to erode as the...
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