Jus Finch's Life Analysis

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In the city of Maycomb, everyone knew each other and socialized together. But where I grew up, we really didn't talk with the people around us. I never walked around town for the fun of it or went on cool adventures where I lived like Jem and Scout. Nowadays I feel like people can’t walk around alone without having the feeling of getting kidnapped or killed. Back then things were more peaceful and society was different than it is now. The people in Maycomb were poor and it was hard to make money. It’s easier for the people in my city to make money and things are more affordable.

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