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  1. Dec 1, 2019 · Expert Answers. Colin Cavendish-Jones, Ph.D. | Certified Educator. Share Cite. To Kill a Mockingbird was first published in 1960, four years before the Civil Rights Act, at a time when racial...

  2. Quick answer: In To Kill a Mockingbird, characters such as Mrs. Dubose and Bob Ewell offensively use the 'N' word. Mrs. Dubose uses it to insult Atticus and place him at the bottom of the...

  3. Nov 1, 2017 · The author defends teaching the novel despite the use of the N-word and other challenges, arguing that education should make students uncomfortable and confront racism. She cites the Facing History curriculum and the Sun Herald editorial to support her view.

  4. Mar 14, 2016 · Learn how to incorporate civic education, ethical reflection and historical context into a literary exploration of Harper Lee's novel, To Kill A Mockingbird.

  5. Quick answer: In "To Kill a Mockingbird," when Atticus tells Scout, "Don't say nigger, Scout. That's common," he means that using such language is vulgar and indicative of a lack of education...

  6. Jul 9, 2019 · The article explores the challenges and controversies of teaching Harper Lee's novel in today's classrooms. It examines the book's portrayal of racism, the n-word, and Atticus Finch, and offers some suggestions for educators.

  7. Jul 29, 2024 · To Kill a Mockingbird is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression (1929–39). The story centres on Jean Louise (“Scout”) Finch, an unusually intelligent girl who ages from six to nine years old during the novel.