The Unknown Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel filled with the persecution of innocent people represented as mockingbirds. The Author, Harper Lee, created a community of people who are persecuted, judged, and attacked despite their innocence. Lee uses the mockingbird as a symbol of innocence. In the book she says mockingbirds are innocent and commit no evil act. The birds only sing their songs for people to hear. The people of Maycomb are no exception, they live out their days minding their own business without causing trouble. However, in the south during the time period, racism was still prevalent and very active in the southern towns. So when other people do not agree with their views or actions it causes conflict. Harper Lee
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He is a black man who lives in the town of Maycomb, Alabama. Tom can be considered a good citizen. He does not steal, drink, curse, or look for any trouble. He is a working man looking to provide for his wife and kids. One day on Tom’s commute to work, Mayella Ewell asks Tom to help her move a wardrobe. Showing his southern hospitality, he is ready and willing to help. While moving the piece of furniture, Mayella forces herself onto Tom. Her father, Bob, sees this through a window and is filled with rage. Tom flees out of fear from the house and Mayella is physically abused by her father. To cover up her shame, Mayella accuses Tom of raping her. Thus, the major plot point of the book is set into …show more content…
Blacks were seen as sub-humans. People did not treat them equally and often showed hate towards them. Many times black people would work hard and stay quiet to keep from danger. Even so, they were not treated fairly and many times would be verbally or physically attacked for their skin color. They were frequently seen working blue collar jobs and earning below average wages. They were happy with chance for work and did nothing to disrupt it. The same is presented with Tom’s employer. Many black people were like everyone else as they were trying to provide for themselves and their family. Like everyone and everything, they were trying to survive in a cruel world and faced many unwarranted hardships. Tom is a major mockingbird in the book. However, there is one that is almost hidden unless sought
He is a black man who lives in the town of Maycomb, Alabama. Tom can be considered a good citizen. He does not steal, drink, curse, or look for any trouble. He is a working man looking to provide for his wife and kids. One day on Tom’s commute to work, Mayella Ewell asks Tom to help her move a wardrobe. Showing his southern hospitality, he is ready and willing to help. While moving the piece of furniture, Mayella forces herself onto Tom. Her father, Bob, sees this through a window and is filled with rage. Tom flees out of fear from the house and Mayella is physically abused by her father. To cover up her shame, Mayella accuses Tom of raping her. Thus, the major plot point of the book is set into …show more content…
Blacks were seen as sub-humans. People did not treat them equally and often showed hate towards them. Many times black people would work hard and stay quiet to keep from danger. Even so, they were not treated fairly and many times would be verbally or physically attacked for their skin color. They were frequently seen working blue collar jobs and earning below average wages. They were happy with chance for work and did nothing to disrupt it. The same is presented with Tom’s employer. Many black people were like everyone else as they were trying to provide for themselves and their family. Like everyone and everything, they were trying to survive in a cruel world and faced many unwarranted hardships. Tom is a major mockingbird in the book. However, there is one that is almost hidden unless sought