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How Did The Camellia Flower In To Kill A Mockingbird

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The camellia flower is the state flower of Alabama. These flowers are typically associated with southern beauty. Camellia flowers blossom very fully and have deep roots that make the flower very hard to kill. In Chinese tradition, the camellia flower's perfectly symmetrical form symbolizes the expression of long-lasting devotion. The inhabitants of Maycomb County are like camellias. Superficially, the town is unblemished and pure. But, underneath the seemingly pure front, darkness looms. Despite the changes that have been made in society in order to eradicate slavery, Maycomb's inhabitants still show long-lasting devotion to their poisonous ideals. Their hostile attitude towards blacks, not only keeps the town's racial tensions full
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