The mockingbird is a major symbol in this book. ... Through symbols, this book relates many people and events. There are many symbols in To Kill a Mockingbird. ... Tom and Boo were only trying to do the right thing, making the mockingbird a huge symbol. (276) Although symbolism is important, foreshadowing ties the whole story together. ... There are many major symbols throughout the book such as the mockingbird. ...

• Word Count: 314
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

A mockingbird is a harmless bird that makes the world more pleasant with its song. ... That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." ... As the story continued, Boo became more of a symbol of kindness and bravery than a "monster" or "freak" which he was made out to be. ... The character of Tom Robinson was also an unjustly treated "mockingbird". ... Through their actions, they killed a mockingbird. ...

• Word Count: 816
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

It is a sin' to harm an innocent (mockingbird). ... Symbolism - Mockingbird is the most significant symbol in the novel. ... Mockingbird is a type of Finch (family name significant: Atticus could view the Mockingbirds as part of his family that he ought to protect). First shown in Chpt 10 where Atticus says "shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird- (symbol for Mr Ewell?). ... Symbol for Boo Radley and Tom Robinson is not drawn together until the very end of the book where Scout realises that the public exposure of Boo would ...

• Word Count: 1462
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Who are the mocking birds in the novel and how does this symbol work? ... Now the term "mocking bird" refers to a small bird that does no harm to anybody, all it does in the words of Miss Maudie is "Mockingbirds don't do one thing but ... sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." ...

• Word Count: 654
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School