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We explore the powerful concept of kinship through the lens of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, revealing how bonds between people—whether related by blood or choice—shape identity and community in Maycomb, Alabama.

• Kinship defined as connections between people related by blood, marriage, or shared sense of loyalty
• The Finch family demonstrates kinship based on moral values and integrity rather than appearances
• Calpurnia represents chosen family bonds that transcend societal boundaries
• Aunt Alexandra embodies kinship as tradition, legacy and family reputation
• Boo Radley forms a silent but meaningful kinship with the children through acts of protection
• Kinship in Maycomb shown as both comfort and constraint
• Word used in multiple contexts to show how family connections influence identity and choices

Your Word Lab challenge: Write a paragraph about how a character's sense of kinship influences their actions in To Kill a Mockingbird, exploring how relationships shape their identity.

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