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To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee

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To Kill a Mockingbird

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch protests Jim Crow laws through his actions and beliefs. He defends Tom Robinson, a black man, despite knowing the racial biases of Maycomb's society. Atticus...

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To Kill a Mockingbird

In To Kill a Mockingbird, rape is defined as the act of forcibly having carnal knowledge of a female without her consent, a definition provided by Atticus Finch to his daughter, Scout. The accusation...

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To Kill a Mockingbird

To conclude your letter as Tom Robinson, consider referring to Atticus as "Mr. Finch" for historical accuracy. Mention Tom's mangled left hand, which proves he couldn't have hit Mayella. Acknowledge...

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To Kill a Mockingbird

Sheriff Tate suggests that a "change of venue" is pointless because Tom Robinson's trial is imminent, making it impractical to reschedule. Moreover, racial prejudice under Jim Crow laws is pervasive...

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