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In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the story explores themes of racial injustice, moral growth, and empathy through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl in 1930s Alabama. Her father, Atticus Finch, a lawyer, defends Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, exposing the deep-seated racism in their community. Scout and her brother, Jem, learn about courage and integrity as they witness the trial and its aftermath. The mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley, symbolizes the dangers of prejudice and the importance of understanding others. The novel underscores the need for compassion and standing up for what is right.