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To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee

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To Kill a Mockingbird

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout compares the tense courtroom atmosphere before the jury's verdict to a cold February morning when a rabid dog, Tim Johnson, threatened Maycomb. This metaphor...

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To Kill a Mockingbird

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout and Jem sit in the "Negro balcony" during Tom Robinson's trial, accompanied by Reverend Sykes. This position gives them a clear view of the courtroom and symbolizes...

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To Kill a Mockingbird

The Idlers' Club in To Kill a Mockingbird is a group of elderly men who spend their days at the courthouse. They discuss town events and the trial of Tom Robinson, providing insight into the town's...

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