1. To Kill a Mockingbird
The symbol of a "Mockingbird" is used as a metaphor for the good and innocent, such as Boo Radley and Tom Robinson, who are as a result of the evil encountered in the prejudice people of Maycomb County, destroyed. ... Tom Robinson being one of the books key "mockingbirds" is an important symbol of innocence being destroyed by evil. ... Boo represents the important symbol of good that can exist within people. ... He proves to be the vital symbol of good. ... The final symbol in the story to represent the "mockingbirds" comes from Atticus reading "The Grey Ghost", where Scout, half asleep ...
- Word Count: 1371
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School