The novel title "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee is the representation of the most meaningful statement produced in the novel. A mockingbird is a harmless bird that makes the world more pleasant with its song. In the novel, the mockingbird symbolises Boo Radley and Tom Robinson, who were both peaceful people who never did any harm. To kill or harm them would be a sin. .
Miss Maudie explained this statement to Scout and Jem when she alleged:.
"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do but one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." .
In the beginning of the story, Boo was unknown by most people. The children, (Scout, Jem and Dill) wondered about Boo and his strange way of life, but really had no idea of who he really was. At first, the children asked questions about Boo with regards to his strange life style. When this did not satisfy their curiosities, they made up games and stories about Boo, which portrayed him as being a monster. Scout, Jem and Dill were so curious that they built up the courage to invade the Radley property in hope of retrieving any information of Boo's character, such as his appearance.
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. .
Acts of kindness were shown when Boo left presents for Scout and Jem in the hollow trunk of an oak tree, as well as covering Scout with a blanket during Miss Maudie's fire. However, it was not until he saved Jem and Scout's life from Mr. Ewell, that Boo showed his true heroic character. He showed no fear when it came to protecting Jem and Scout's life.
At the end of the novel, Scout's interpretation of Boo Radley had changed dramatically. She realised that Boo had never "spied" on the them, but was merely looking out for them.
