Summary of To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
What Does it Take To Stand For What’s Right Even if No One Else Does?
Written By Niharika Arun, and Rana Hajjar
Table of Contents
- Standing for what's right
- To Kill a Mockingbird summary
- Al Jalees summer reading challenge
- Standing for what's right
Taking a stand for what's right isn’t an easy task. It can feel scary to go against the crowd or speak up when everyone else stays quiet. But sometimes, doing the right thing can be very inspiring for healthy change in society. Whether it’s calling out unfairness, defending someone, or standing by your values, it takes mounds of courage to act when others choose silence.
This kind of bravery comes from believing in something deep enough that you’re willing to face judgment, rejection, or even failure. It’s not about being fearless, or flawless. It’s about integrity and action even when it’s hard. In the end, one person’s courage can inspire others to make a real difference, proving that simple brave decisions can create major benefits.
Justice, innocence, moral courage, and bravery are the themes of our issue this month, and the theme of our upcoming event. “To Kill a Mockingbird” is a timeless classic, and a wonderful book that makes you ponder upon the meaning of society and how history has shaped such a crooked hierarchy that affects people to this day.
- To Kill a Mockingbird summary
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a novel written by American author Harper Lee, published in 1960. Set in 1930s Maycomb, Alabama, the story is told through the perspective of a young girl named Scout Finch, who lives with her older brother Jem and their widowed father, Atticus Finch, a kind-hearted lawyer.
Complications arise as Scout moves from a phase of complete innocence to understanding human depth and complexity. Early in the story, Scout, Jem, and their friend Dill are fascinated by their withdrawn neighbor, Boo Radley, around whom many local rumors have formed. The children are pulled into complex fantasy worlds, and things begin to shift as they mature throughout the book.
The main events of the plot center around Atticus’s decision to represent Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of assaulting Mayella Ewell, a white woman. The story highlights the racism firmly cemented in society, as community members strip Tom of his chance to defend himself. The town’s built-in prejudice leads to a guilty verdict. Throughout the novel, Scout and Jem are faced with the harsh reality of discrimination and witness the courage it takes to stand against injustice.
Tom’s trial uncovers the community’s hidden truths, fierce societal norms, and the painful denial of justice.
In conclusion, the book fiercely unravels themes of racial discrimination, juvenile growth, and the struggle for justice. It ties in well with our main theme and offers a powerful reflection on what we can learn from standing up to prejudice.
- Al Jalees summer reading challenge
We’re excited to launch our newest summer initiative which features 6 fun reading challenges. To participate, simply complete 4 or more and gain a chance to win on August 27th.
Start Date: June 18
End Date: August 18
Winners Announced: August 27 at The Literary Circle - Riyadh
5 winners will be selected at random and awarded free tickets to attend any Al Jalees event of their choice in 2025!
This challenge is open to readers! Whether you’re looking to break out of a reading slump or explore new bookish habits, this is the perfect way to reconnect with your love for books.
To join, message us on WhatsApp:
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Don’t forget to mark your calendar for August 27 — you must attend the event to be eligible for the draw!
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