... escaping. He likened Tom's death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children." This passage relates Tom and mockingbirds because they are both defenseless against society. Boo Radley was the mockingbird of the neighborhood, but at the time, Tom was the mockingbird of the society. The title, To Kill a Mockingbird, has a very symbolic importance to the story. One must think about the title, To Kill a Mockingbird, very carefully in order to understand it. Once they interpret the meaning of the title, they realize it's perfect for ... this story. If somebody were to chan...

• Word Count: 809
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School