True that. The main body comes right after the introduction. Then comes the conclusion.
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The novel takes place in Lorain, Ohio (Morrison's hometown), and tells the story of a young African-American girl named Pecola who grew up following the Great Depression. Set in 1941, the story tells that she is consistently regarded as "ugly" due to her mannerisms and dark skin.
Scout, I’ve never read the book or seen the movie but I’ve heard of it so many times.