The story “To Kill a Mockingbird” is full of mockingbirds. This book shows the harming of innocent people, physically and emotionally. Many people in this story did not do anything, some died, some have to live with the pain of the world. It shows the injustice, but it also shows the sin of hurting innocent people. To kill a mocking is a horrible act, because it is killing something so peaceful and innocent.
Arthur (Boo) Radley was a mockingbird. He never bothered anyone, he kept to himself and he never talked to anyone. “Boo drove the scissors into his parent’s leg, pulled them out, wiped them on his pants, and resumed his activities.” (Lee, 11) There may have been rumors about him, but it doesn’t mean he did it. During the whole story, …show more content…
Tom, an innocent man was put on death row for something he didn’t do. The jury knew themselves, but because of their stubbornness and unwillingness to accept the truth, they still put him there when he committed no crime. “No ma’am there ain’t no charge.” (Lee, 191) He was a honest, hardworking man, and he never asked for money. From the kindness of his heart he helped Mayella because he had been there and seen how the family was. He noticed that no one helped Mayella and the only thing that was in order was the little yard of geraniums which belonged to Mayella. “Reverend, he’s crippled!” (Lee, 186). Tom Robinson was accused of supposedly “choking” Mayella, but this man’s right arm was withered from a cotton gin. No matter how Atticus showed that Tom didn’t commit this crime, they still can’t get over the fact that he is a black …show more content…
Ewell, and she tried to put an innocent man on trial, but she is still a mockingbird. “How many brothers and sisters have you?... Seb’m” (Lee, 182) She has no mother, she has 7 siblings, and their family is starving. Her dad has to deal with all the children with no wife and barely any money. He was stressed drank and he became addicted. An addiction can make people act different. Mayella has to deal her father’s behavior and his addiction, and she knows exactly what’s going on but she can’t fix it. “He says you goddamn whore, I’ll kill ya.” (Lee, 194). Once her dad figured out that she was on a black man, he got angry of course like any other parent would, but his addiction brought it to another
Arthur (Boo) Radley was a mockingbird. He never bothered anyone, he kept to himself and he never talked to anyone. “Boo drove the scissors into his parent’s leg, pulled them out, wiped them on his pants, and resumed his activities.” (Lee, 11) There may have been rumors about him, but it doesn’t mean he did it. During the whole story, …show more content…
Tom, an innocent man was put on death row for something he didn’t do. The jury knew themselves, but because of their stubbornness and unwillingness to accept the truth, they still put him there when he committed no crime. “No ma’am there ain’t no charge.” (Lee, 191) He was a honest, hardworking man, and he never asked for money. From the kindness of his heart he helped Mayella because he had been there and seen how the family was. He noticed that no one helped Mayella and the only thing that was in order was the little yard of geraniums which belonged to Mayella. “Reverend, he’s crippled!” (Lee, 186). Tom Robinson was accused of supposedly “choking” Mayella, but this man’s right arm was withered from a cotton gin. No matter how Atticus showed that Tom didn’t commit this crime, they still can’t get over the fact that he is a black …show more content…
Ewell, and she tried to put an innocent man on trial, but she is still a mockingbird. “How many brothers and sisters have you?... Seb’m” (Lee, 182) She has no mother, she has 7 siblings, and their family is starving. Her dad has to deal with all the children with no wife and barely any money. He was stressed drank and he became addicted. An addiction can make people act different. Mayella has to deal her father’s behavior and his addiction, and she knows exactly what’s going on but she can’t fix it. “He says you goddamn whore, I’ll kill ya.” (Lee, 194). Once her dad figured out that she was on a black man, he got angry of course like any other parent would, but his addiction brought it to another