To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird is Harper Lee’s 1961 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a child’s view of race and justice in the Depression-era South. The book sells one million copies per year, and Scout remains one of the most beloved characters in American fiction. Explore a character analysis of Scout, plot summary, and important quotes.

Summary

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Characters

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