To Kill A Mockingbird Analysis

Tom Robinson is wrongfully convicted of rape and eventually killed in prison, whereas Boo Radley is killed emotionally because he is not accepted by society. Since it is a sin to kill a mockingbird, it is also a sin to kill innocent souls like Tom and Boo. When Scout tries to understand why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird, Miss Maudie elucidates Atticus’s opinion more clearly by stating, “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy...They don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (103). Mockingbirds sing and make beautiful music; however they mimic the songs of other birds, so they are seen through others. Tom and Boo are like mockingbirds because they are subject to the perceptions of the people of Maycomb. The townspeople knew these characters based on what others said about them. Consequently, Tom and Boo do not have their own “song” and are portrayed by others’ views of them. The mockingbird emerges as a metaphor for the wrong in harming innocent and defenseless people.

The ambition of oneself to pursue justice and righteousness may result in prosecution. In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, and movie "A Time to Kill" by Joel Schumacher, each demonstrate one’s open-mindedness and forward thinking leads to penalization through protagonists Atticus Finch and Jake Brigance. Both egalitarians take the position as an attorney for an African American and are prosecuted in the process.

The mockingbird is referred to commonly in this novel. The town of Maycomb seem to believe that the mockingbird is peaceful, pure, and innocent. "Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up peoples gardens, nest in corn ribs. They don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us, that's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." (Lee 90). This quote from miss Maudie describes the nature of the mockingbird, showing its kindness and innocence. The mocking bird can be portrayed as Tom Robinson, Atticus, and Boo Radley. Though these three figures are innocent without doubt, they still receive criticism of prejudice throughout the town, though they still hold courage. "It's when you know your liked before you begin but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do." (Lee 112). Atticus gets ridiculed by the town of Maycomb just for defending a black man in court, the place where each man should have as much as a chance as the other. Atticus still follows through with what he believes in, what he thinks is right throughout the story, in his own definition he held his

They are all innocent characters who have been harmed even though they themselves are harmless. Atticus says to Jem and Scout, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it”, telling them that that seeing things from one’s point of view is the only way that they can be truly understood. Harper Lee places these symbolic mockingbirds throughout her novel to help spread her warnings of the dangers of prejudice. That if one does not take the time to consider things from another person’s point of view, there is a risk that that person will be misunderstood and be

“It was Jem’s turn to cry. His face was streaked with angry tears as we made our way through the cheerful crowd. ‘It ain’t right,’ he muttered”...

In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, the mockingbird is treated as sacred. It is considered a sin to kill a mockingbird in Maycomb County, Alabama. The mockingbird does not bothered anybody or harm anyone. Throughout the story we see different characters showcasing the characteristics of a mockingbird. All these characters do not bother anyone in society, but are still being brought down.

Tom is a black man who is wrongfully accused of rape because of his skin color. When his case goes to trial, on page 65, Tom mentions he is helping Mayella because he feels sorry for her because she is poor and has to take care of her brothers and sisters. By Tom saying this he displays his friendliness and how he just wants to help someone in need. In addition, Tom models selflessness when he refuses to take five cents Mayella offers him for the work he does for her. This act proves he was just wanting to help. Lastly, Tom demonstrates characteristics of a mockingbird when he runs away from the Ewell home after Mayella kisses him and he pushes her away. Tom ran because of a fear of being persecuted for his skin colour. Although Tom does many amiable tasks for Mayella he is still accused of her rape because Bob Ewell sees him in the house and because he is

After Jem and Scout Finch received their air rifles, Atticus Finch advised them to distinguish between a blue jay and a mockingbird, because it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. “They don’t eat up people’s gardens, don’t nest in corncribs, they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. Thats why its a sin to kill a mockingbird,” (119). To Kill a Mockingbird is story written by Nelle Harper Lee that portrays a story of Atticus Finch defending an innocent black man accused of rape and Boo Radley, a mysterious neighbor who saves Scout and Jem from death, all through the eyes of Scout. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee compares Tom Robinson and Boo Radley to an innocent mockingbird in order to symbolize how these characters cause no harm but people still assume the worst of them.

To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee takes the title of her novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, and applies it to the actual story because the imagery of the mockingbird represents the “mockingbirds” in the novel of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson. A mockingbird is harmless and does nothing but sing and bring joy to the world. At the beginning of the book, Boo is a big help to the children, giving them something to make of out of their games, as well as something to talk about. Later in the story, it becomes clear that Boo has most of the character out of all the citizens of Maycomb, showing a symbol of what is pure and harmless.

Tom, a black man was accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a white women, and she took it to court. Mr. Gilmer questions, “‘You're a mighty good fellow, it seems—did all this for not one penny?’ ‘Yes, suh. I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try more'n the rest of 'em-‘ ‘You felt sorry for her, you felt sorry for her?’ Mr. Gilmer seemed ready to rise to the ceiling.” (Lee, 264). Tom was a good guy, so it didn’t make much sense on why Mayella tried to make him look like some monster that raped her. It was easy for Mayella to make Tom look bad, because Tom (a black man) doesn’t nearly have as good as a life as Mayella, (a white woman). Yet, Tom tells everyone that he feels bad for Mayella. In their society, Tom shouldn’t think this because in everyone else’s minds, he isn’t the same and can’t be better than her so how could he feel bad for her? However he acknowledges that he feels bad for Mayella and wanted to help her. Tom was accused of something he did not do because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Mayella got away with accusing Tom because she’s white and he’s black, symbolizing another example of a mockingbird in Maycomb. Later, Tom was shot 17 times trying to run out of jail because he knew he was supposed to be a freeman. Scout explains, “Atticus had used every tool available to free men to save Tom Robinson, but in the secret courts of men's hearts Atticus had no case. Tom

The destruction of Mockingbird There aren’t many mockingbirds in the world today, are you one of them? The book To Kill a Mockingbird is filled with action and tension between blacks and white throughout the town. And with the Tom Robinson case it only makes thing worse. With this said it’s all narrated by a 9 year old girl that asked one question that sparked the whole book. Atticus Finch, Boo Radley, and Tom Robinson are people that are greatly considered to be mockingbirds or Innocent people throughout the novel.

One of the central characters in the book, Atticus, portrays the innocence of the mockingbird through his actions toward his children and in court. Tom Robinson was brought into court by Mayella Ewell, who falsely accused him of raping her. Throughout the trial, it became seemingly more and more obvious that Tom hadn't, or more couldn't have done the terrible thing that he was being accused of. His story differed greatly from that of Mayella's, who's evidence made little to no logical sense when talking about the situation.

Atticus Finch once stated, "Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” When people bring up mockingbirds, many remember all that they do is sing. Mockingbirds don't harm us in anyway. In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, many characters actually symbolize the mockingbird. The mockingbird is an enormous factor in the book. To Kill a Mockingbird is a tale set in the Deep South, in Macomb Alabama during the 1930’s. The book represents a dysfunctional American society which results in extensive segregation and racial problems. As stated above, Atticus proclaimed that it was “a sin to kill a mockingbird”, as mockingbirds are gentle and always brought happiness to the world.

He was a hardworking man who helped Mayella whenever she asked for assistance, and in return she accused him of rape due to her own advances upon him. The case of Tom raping Mayella was brought to trial and it was remarkably evident that there was no proof to show that Tom had committed the crime. He eventually died because he “was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed.” (323) due to the color of his skin. The prejudice in Maycomb is what killed Tom and turned him into a mockingbird.

When Bob Ewell attacked Jem and Scout on Halloween night, a mysterious fourth person lifted Jem up and carried him to the Finches’ house. A while after arriving back at her house, Scout realizes the pale man leaning against the wall, the same man who carried Jem inside the house, in all his introverted and reserved glory, is in fact Boo Radley. His heroic and praiseworthy act, which served as a contrast to his modest, mysterious, and reticent nature, dispelled any doubts about what kind of man he was at that point. Another mockingbird, who was the bird referred to in the title (since he actually ends up dead), was Tom Robinson, the African American man unjustly accused of rape. Sadly, people assumed that he was lying when talking about the events of the night in which he supposedly raped Mayella. Grievously, his skin color provided all the necessary reasoning for his lying nature. Furthermore, when he said he felt sorry for Mayella and hence helped her, the prosecuting attorney, Mr. Gilmer, drew a bead on Tom and emphasized that particular statement, because blacks apparently did not feel sympathy for others. Therefore, Mr. Gilmer summarily reinforced the assumption that Tom was