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'To Kill A Mockingbird' - a message of tolerance
One of the main messages Harper Lee wants to convey in her novel is that prejudice stems from ignorance and challenging accepted prejudices is a courageous and admirable move. The enigmatic and reclusive character of Boo Radley is also mentioned.
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