Title The title of To Kill a Mockingbird fits the story well for a number of reasons. The scene where the title is quoted is insignificant in terms of moving the plot forward. However, the meaning is explained when Atticus tells Jem and Scout it is a sin to kill a mockingbird, and this brings a major theme of the book into play. The title is so tied into a major theme of the book: the fact that if things do nothing but bring joy, they should be treated with the utmost respect, and do not deserve to be harmed. The title and the quote finally come together when Tom Robinson is likened to the mockingbird, which provides the reader with a sense of revelation, which is always satisfying in a title. Boo Radley can also be considered as a mockingbird, as he does not harm anyone, but constantly watches out for Jem and Scout. Also, this title is effective in conveying the type of book this is; if a person were to pick this up and never had heard of the book, they would have a general understanding of the fact that this book is not a light, fun read.
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I would choose Boo Radley to be my friend. I feel a great deal of sympathy for him, as there are so many horrible rumors about him, caused by a mistake of his youth. Everyone is terrified of him; consequently, he …show more content…
Folks” (Lee 304). Said by Scout Finch, this quote communicates several important messages of the story. First, it shows Scout’s maturity beyond her years. She is able to understand one of the most important ideas of all time, while most adults still struggle with this idea. Her maturity is an important factor in To Kill a Mockingbird, and this sentence helps to further readers’ understanding of her complexity. Scout finally learns the important message that people, when you get down to it, are all people. The improper grammar of this highly intelligent thought is also ironic, which seems to make the reader pay even more attention to this
Character
I would choose Boo Radley to be my friend. I feel a great deal of sympathy for him, as there are so many horrible rumors about him, caused by a mistake of his youth. Everyone is terrified of him; consequently, he …show more content…
Folks” (Lee 304). Said by Scout Finch, this quote communicates several important messages of the story. First, it shows Scout’s maturity beyond her years. She is able to understand one of the most important ideas of all time, while most adults still struggle with this idea. Her maturity is an important factor in To Kill a Mockingbird, and this sentence helps to further readers’ understanding of her complexity. Scout finally learns the important message that people, when you get down to it, are all people. The improper grammar of this highly intelligent thought is also ironic, which seems to make the reader pay even more attention to this