The town in which the story is set is called Maycomb. Maycomb is a small town, which comprises of a number of small families such as the Finch's, the Cunningham's and the Ewells. ... For example, Mrs Dubose shouts racist comments at Jem and Scout as they walk by and Tom Robinson is sent to jail for a crime he did not commit but because he is black he is sent to jail even though the evidence that he did not commit this crime is right in front of the jury. ... She is also mistreated, as Miss Caroline who is from North Alabama does not understand how things work in Maycomb or why Sco...

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• Grade Level: High School