Tom Robinson And Boo Radley Analysis

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The title to kill a mockingbird relates to tom Robinson and boo Radley because it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because their innocent and have done nothing wrong. Just like tom Robinson was innocent and did nothing wrong. And how boo Radley didn’t really do anything to anyone they both did good things for no real reason other than just to do it out of their own will.
Hey both relate and represent a mocking bird n both ways tom Robinson was a victim and was also a witness that was not only summoned but also convicted and executed for doing nothing wrong. but being there which made him someone to blame and put the trial on even without any proper evidence. Also how boo Radley only stayed in his house he was a whiteness to everything scout

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