The central conflict of Tom Robinson's trial, which exposes the deep-seated prejudices of the American South.
Atticus defends Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell. Despite compelling evidence of Tom’s innocence (his left arm is crippled, while the attacker led with his left hand), the all-white jury convicts him. Tom is later killed while trying to escape prison.
(To Kill a Mockingbird) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, published in 1960. It is a cornerstone of modern American literature, exploring deep-seated racial prejudice, moral growth, and the loss of innocence in the American South. Story Overview
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