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In a sleepy town in the deep South of the United States, lawyer Atticus Finch is appointed to defend an African American man accused of raping a white girl. Despite proving his innocence, the man is still sentenced to death. This central episode of the novel, published over fifty years ago, has captivated readers worldwide. Narrated by Scout, Atticus’s young daughter, the story paints a vivid picture of life in the South during the era of cotton plantations, racial tensions, and injustices. The novel’s strength lies in Scout’s innocent yet insightful perspective as she recounts the events in Maycomb, Alabama, and her father’s futile fight to save an innocent man.