To Kill A Mockingbird Significance

Mockingbirds- the title of the book is known as To Kill A Mockingbird. Mockingbirds are used throughout the story as a symbol of innocence and peace. To kill a mockingbird is considered a sin. Throughout the story, a majority of the characters symbolized mockingbirds such as Boo Radley and Tom Robinson. Tom was innocent and was accused of rape. He was later killed by prison guards when he tried to escape. In the end, Scout believed exposing or hurting Boo to the public is like shooting a mockingbird.
Bob Ewell- He represents racial prejudice and evil throughout the story. Bob accused Tom raping his daughter because he was black. He believed Tom was guilty. Bob morally thinks wrong about the black society. Bob also threatened to kill Atticus …show more content…
This theme is the most used with Scout and Jem’s story. Scout and Jem both were exposed to the real world after Atticus showed the racial prejudice and injustice of humanity. In the beginning, Scout didn’t understand the things she was exposed of because she was inexperienced. Scout’s eagerness to know and understand helped contribute to her maturity. She is learning from the situations Atticus is in and from her surroundings. As for Jem, he was always curious and tempted to do things without knowing the consequences. In the beginning, he didn’t fully understand his actions and what it could do to himself or someone else. He also believed the world was free of problems. After coming to the realization of how cruel the world and the inhumanity that revolves around it, Jem developed empathy for others and truly understands the situations they are …show more content…
Throughout the story, Atticus has demonstrated morality towards his children, the society, and others. Atticus believes and distinguishes from what is right or wrong. An example is that Atticus treats Calpurnia, a black cook equally with the other members of his family. He even considered Calpurnia as a family member. Another great example of Atticus’ morality is how he teaches Scout and Jem to be different than the others in Maycomb. He wants them to make their own decisions that are morally right for the sake of them and others. Atticus also wants them to be well-educated and prepared for the real world. The best-known act of morality is when Atticus accepted to take on Tom Robinson’s case. He believed Tom was innocent for his accusations and wanted to put up a fair trial despite knowing he was going to lose. When Atticus believed Jem stabbed Bob, he immediately wanted to Jem to be taken to court and have a trial. This shows how powerful and strong Atticus’ sense of justice