Good symbolism is arguably a key attribute for a great novel. Evidently, an author who effectively knows how to leave unspoken meaning behind objects usually so ordinary, for readers to interpret and understand, is one worthy. However said symbolism can be, not only for the audience’s analyzation, but also for the writer to develop or emphasize themes, which is what Harper Lee did in her novel To Kill A Mockingbird. With her genial writing, she twisted something so seemingly simple to something that seems to represent something different from every different aspect. Furthermore, Harper Lee effectively uses the mockingbird to represent characters Boo Radley and Tom Robinson to develop a key theme of social injustice.
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“Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy… that’s why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird” (Lee 119). Said by Maudie Atkinson, plausibly being one of the most important quotes from this novel. This quote encompasses the very reflection of the most prominent symbol, a mere bird; how easy it is to hurt pure good. The first part of the quote clearly expresses that these mockingbirds do no harm, yet the second part of the quote indicates that perhaps it is very easy to kill one, but they shouldn’t be because of their harmless intentions. Moving on to further deepen into the quote and how it directly correlates with the character. Firstly readers can make the obvious connection to Boo. Throughout the book Boo is shown to have nothing but pure intentions and actions, acting for the joy of Scout and Jem. This is proven by the presents being left in the knot of the tree such as twine, gum, coins, figurines etc. He is the victim of the hushed whispers in town and isolation, yet he is still, quite frankly, good. He is a perfect example of someone who is kind and deserves no harm, but still gets
In the hunting community, it is not considered fair game …show more content…
“Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy… that’s why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird” (Lee 119). Said by Maudie Atkinson, plausibly being one of the most important quotes from this novel. This quote encompasses the very reflection of the most prominent symbol, a mere bird; how easy it is to hurt pure good. The first part of the quote clearly expresses that these mockingbirds do no harm, yet the second part of the quote indicates that perhaps it is very easy to kill one, but they shouldn’t be because of their harmless intentions. Moving on to further deepen into the quote and how it directly correlates with the character. Firstly readers can make the obvious connection to Boo. Throughout the book Boo is shown to have nothing but pure intentions and actions, acting for the joy of Scout and Jem. This is proven by the presents being left in the knot of the tree such as twine, gum, coins, figurines etc. He is the victim of the hushed whispers in town and isolation, yet he is still, quite frankly, good. He is a perfect example of someone who is kind and deserves no harm, but still gets