In 'To Kill a Mockingbird', the story is told through the eyes of Scout Finch. Her father, Atticus Finch, is a lawyer who defends a black man, Tom Robinson, wrongly accused of raping a white woman in a racially divided town. The story not only shows the racial injustice but also Scout's growth as she learns about the good and bad in people, and the importance of standing up for what is right.
One famous novel is 'Pride and Prejudice'. The story mainly revolves around Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth is a strong - willed woman. At first, she misjudges Mr. Darcy due to his pride. Mr. Darcy, on the other hand, is initially prejudiced against Elizabeth's family. But as the story unfolds, they gradually understand each other and fall in love, overcoming their own flaws and the social barriers of the time.
One famous funny story is about Charlie Chaplin. He was in a race. He was wearing his big shoes and baggy pants. He was running really fast but then his pants started to fall down. He had to hold them up while still trying to run. Everyone watching was laughing so hard.
The Mahabharata is a very well - known Indian story. It's an epic that revolves around the conflict between two groups of cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas. It contains many sub - stories and teachings. For example, the Bhagavad Gita, which is a part of the Mahabharata, gives philosophical and spiritual insights. Krishna, who is an important figure in the story, imparts wisdom to Arjuna on the battlefield.
One famous Greek story is the tale of Odysseus. He was a hero who fought in the Trojan War. After the war, his journey home was filled with numerous adventures. He faced challenges like the Cyclops, a one - eyed giant. He outwitted the Cyclops by blinding it and then managed to escape with his men. His story is full of his cleverness and determination to return to his homeland, Ithaca.
One of the most famous Christmas stories is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It's about Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man. He is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these encounters, he sees his own life, the joy of Christmas in the present with the Cratchit family, and a future where he is dead and forgotten. This experience transforms him into a kind and generous man who learns the true meaning of Christmas.
One famous scary story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is driven mad by an old man's 'vulture - like' eye and eventually kills him. He then hears the old man's heart still beating beneath the floorboards where he hid the body, which drives him to confess his crime.
A group of friends decided to go on a hiking adventure in the mountains. Along the way, they got lost but instead of panicking, they worked together to find their way back. They used the sun's position and some basic survival skills. It was a story of friendship and resourcefulness.
One well - known Cairns ghost story is about the haunted hotel. Guests have reported seeing strange apparitions in the hallways at night. Some say they felt cold spots and heard unexplained whispers.
One famous Indian mythology story is the Ramayana. It tells the story of Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and his adventures. Rama is exiled from his kingdom, and during this time, Sita is kidnapped by the demon king Ravana. Rama, with the help of his loyal friend Hanuman and an army of monkeys, battles Ravana to rescue Sita and restore justice.
One famous Indian ghost story is that of the Bhangarh Fort. It is said to be haunted. People believe that a sorcerer cursed the place long ago. At night, strange noises are heard and some claim to have seen apparitions.
One famous one is the story of the Tower of London ghosts. People claim to have seen the apparitions of Anne Boleyn and other historical figures who met their ends there. It's unexplained as there's no scientific proof of ghosts, but the numerous sightings make it well - known.