What does the blue jay represent in To Kill A Mockingbird?

Answer 1

a mockingbird sings for people and it does not make nests in their crops. i think bluejays are otherwise. thus, its okay to kill blue jays but you shouldn't kill mockingbirds as its a sin. because they did not do anything to harm you. a representation of a mockingbird in the book could be tom Robinson or boo radley. or even the roly poly bug in one of the chapters near the ending, when jem tell scout not to step on it cos it did not do anything to her.

Answer 2

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the blue jay represents Mrs. Dubose, a cantankerous old woman in the Finch's neighborhood. The blue jay symbolizes her harsh and argumentative nature, as well as her tendency to speak her mind without concern for others' feelings. By likening Mrs. Dubose to a blue jay, Harper Lee reinforces the idea that appearances can be deceiving and that we should strive to look beyond initial impressions.

Answer 3

The Blue jays represent the bad people of society like Bob ewell. He has no morals when he accuses Tom of the crime of having raped mayella because this isn't true. He treats others unfairly and wrongs them. Thats why Atticus says in his famous qoute to shoot all the bluejays you can if you can hit'em. because then you would rid socety of the bad people who are evil.

Answer 4

it symbolizes Bob Ewell and Miss Stephine also a little bit of miss Marriweather. They harm others and are mean