This novel begins with the protagonist, a girl named Scout telling the story of her surroundings and how her perspective has changed over the period of three years spent in his hometown of Maycomb, Alabama. Scout and her brother, Jem, were raised by their single father, Atticus, with the help of friendly neighbors and Calpurnia, their black housekeeper. The children, Scout, Jem and Dill, a neighbor's nephew, often pay their attention to a strange and mysterious boy named Boo Radley who lives near their house. Boo Radley becomes their target of curiosity. They obsessively want to lure Boo out since they never see his face. Not long after, Scout and Jem learn that their father, Atticus, will defend a black man, Tom Robinson, who has been accused of raping and assaulting a white woman. , Mayella Ewell in a trial. Despite the disagreement and mockery of the citizens of Maycomb, Atticus stands by his decision to defend Tom Robinson. While Atticus plays the role of Tom's lawyer, the children deal with the impact. Being a tomboy, Scout fought a lot with other children and drove ...