... their illusions of love are distant from the reality, causing them to be confused about their perceptions of love. The symbolism of the mockingbird represents innocence. Therefore, to kill a mockingbird is to destroy innocence. Miss Maudie explains this symbolism of innocence when she says, "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." In retrospect, innocence is first and foremost, an illusion. It is not until innocence is destroyed that we can see ... how de...

• Word Count: 2763
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School