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Is To Kill a Mockingbird based on a true story?
Brina The character of Dill was directly based on her childhood friend, Truman Capote. Other characters seem to be inspired by other people in her life. Her…moreThe character of Dill was directly based on her childhood friend, Truman Capote. Other characters seem to be inspired by other people in her life. Her father was a lawyer, and her hometown of Monroeville is very reminiscent of Maycomb.(less)
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To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee
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