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Summarize the plot of To Kill a Mockingbird
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To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930s. It follows the story of the Finch family, led by Atticus Finch, who is a highly respected lawyer. The plot centers around Scout Finch and her brother Jem, as they are exposed to the racism and injustice of their time. They learn from their father Atticus the importance of standing up for what is right, even when it is unpopular. Their father takes on the case of a black man accused of raping a white woman and ultimately loses. Through the trial, Scout and Jem learn the lesson of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.