In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, there is a scene where the character Jem puts a near-libel in the front yard. This leads to Miss Maudie and Atticus having a discussion about what libel is and how it can be harmful.
Miss Maudie explains that libel is when someone makes a false statement about another person that could damage their reputation. She goes on to say that it's a serious thing to do and can lead to legal trouble. Atticus agrees, saying that it's important to be careful with what you say about others because you never know how it might affect them.
Jem insists that he didn't mean any harm by putting the near-libel in the front yard and says he was just trying to be funny. Miss Maudie tells him not to worry, but reminds him that he should be more careful in future.