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THE COURTHOUSE RING.
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- Author(s): Gladwell, Malcolm
- Source:
New Yorker. 8/10/2009, Vol. 85 Issue 24, p26-32. 5p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
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The article discusses Alabama governor "Big" Jim Folsom and author Harper Lee, author of the book "To Kill a Mockingbird," and racial injustice in the state during the mid-20th century. Folsom's lack of prejudice against African Americans is discussed. Folsom's autobiographer, George Sims, author of "The Little Man's Best Friend," shares information about Folsom and his views on racial equality. Lee's character Atticus Finch is discussed as is the novel's courtroom scene.
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