... her away, hence the use of the harmless mockingbird theme, but instead chooses to flee. This allows the Ewells to make whatever claims they wish and Tom is charged with rape. Although he is innocent of this crime, Tom is still condemned by the people of Maycomb. In a desperate attempt to escape from prison, Tom is shot and killed. His death ... only is the mockingbird related to the characters of the novel, but also a creation of atmosphere. The appearance of a mad dog in the street is the first occasion where this symbolism of the mockingbird occurs. As Atticus prepares to shoot the do...

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... colour did not make them any better. wwga gaw esgagas ayga gaba nga kcga gauk. When Tom said in the trial that he felt sorry for Mayella (a crime worse than rape in the jury's eyes) - the lowest class showing superiority for a class above themselves. The white community was frightened for their own position in society; the only reason Tom was found ... cfba ncf kccf cfuk. Both characters show kindness: Boo to the children and Tom to Mayella Both are innocent: Boo of his evil persona and Tom of the crime of rape wwcc ccw esccccs aycc ccba ncc kccc ccuk; Both are victims of prejudice Both...

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... can be used to represent the persecutors in the novel, such as Bob Ewell, Miss Stephanie, and the angry mob. Tom Robinson is a mockingbird because he is wrongly accused of rape, while he is an innocent man; he was persecuted because of the colour of his skin. The people of Maycomb stereotype blacks as being bad people, or Blue Jays. While ... Atticus, Mr. Underwood, and the children. The Mockingbird was also mentioned at four important times during the book. When Jem and Atticus discuss Jem' gun, when Atticus kills the rabid dog, when the children are waiting to hear the verdict in cour...

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