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The short story 'The Lesson' by Toni Cade Bambara, is about a small group of African-American children who are confronted with class and economic distinctions for the first time during a trip to New York. The story's narrator, is clearly affected by this discovery, as she learns a powerful lesson at the hands of her neighbor, Miss Moore, who shows her the economic inequalities that exists in the world. It is a story that deals with the frightening reality of racial and class injustice, yet there is a sense of hope at the conclusion of the story because the narrator is determined to rise above her circumstances and create a better life for herself. Overall, the story is about more than just racial or economic inequalities; it is about the importance of being open to life's lessons and the value of learning itself.

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