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Tom Robinson is a mockingbird in that he never hurt anyone, never did anything wrong or caused trouble. All he ever did was attempt to help Miss Ewell, to have pity on her. By sentencing him to death, the jury metaphorically "killed a mockingbird."
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∙ 11y ago
Tom Robinson is compared to a mockingbird in "To Kill a Mockingbird" because, like a mockingbird, he is a symbol of innocence and vulnerability. He is a kind and gentle man who has committed no crime but is wrongfully accused and judged purely based on his race. Just like it would be a sin to kill a mockingbird, it is seen as a great injustice to convict Tom Robinson.
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∙ 12y agoTom Robinson is characterized by what the people of Maycomb County say about him. After being accused of rape, most of the people see him as an evil beast. During the trial while Bob Ewell testifies, he points to Tom Robinson and says, "I seen that black negro yonder ruttin' on my Mayella." (p.73) According to Mr. Ewell, Tom Robinson is an animal who tormented and violated his daughter.
to follow up on this as Atticus and ms maudie say it is a sin to kill a mocking bird so is it coincidence that when tom was killed bob ewell started to 'trouble' those who were publicly on tom's side.
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∙ 9y agoTom resembles a mockingbird because in the beginning of the book, atticus says its a sin to kill a mocking bird because they do nothing to you but sing beautiful music . so it would be a sin to kill tom Robinson because he's done nothing wrong
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∙ 11y agoMockingbirds are known for doing nothing but good, despite their name. They are innocent and all they do is make beautiful music for us. Tom Robinson was accused of rape. He didnt really rape Mayella, but he ends up dying, all because of racism... You'd have to read the book to completely understand.
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∙ 14y agoYes because it is a sin to kill him, and he did nothing but try to help Mayella and "make her life a little easier", but that quote is about a mockingbird from Miss Maudie.
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∙ 14y agoHe is innocent and never tries to harm anyone, rather, he tried to help Mayella Ewell, his very accuser.
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∙ 13y agoTom Robinson is compared to a Mockingbird because as Miss Maudie said, mockingbirds are harmless and they make the most beautiful music. Tom Robinson is also harmless and innocent.
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∙ 11y agoYes, they both are the mockingbirds.
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∙ 13y agoHe was innocent, but was stilled killed.
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Who played Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Brock Peters played Tom Robinson in the 1962 film adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Who accused Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Mayella Ewell accused Tom Robinson of raping her in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
Who is being compared to a mockingbird in chapter 28?
In chapter 28 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Tom Robinson is often compared to a mockingbird. This is because like a mockingbird - a harmless and innocent creature - Tom is a vulnerable and kind-hearted person wrongly accused and persecuted by society. Just like a mockingbird should not be harmed, Tom should not be unjustly punished for a crime he did not commit.
How is tom Robinson a mockingbird?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, it's said that it's a sin to kill a mockingbird due to its innocence. Tom Robinson is like a mockingbird because he was innocent of hurting others.
In To Kill a Mockingbird what do you learn about Tom based on his reaction to the loss of his wife?
Tom Robinson does not lose his wife in To Kill a Mockingbird. Helen Robinson outlives Tom.
How does tom Robinson influence Atticus in To Kill a mockingbird?
he symbolizes the mockingbird
What is a mockingbird in the book?
this mockingbird in the book is Tom Robinson and Boo Radley.
Analogy between the Mockingbird and Tom Robinson?
And whom? --------------------------------------------------------"--------------------------------------------------- The similarities between Tom Robinson and whom?
Is Tom Robinson a police officer in To Kill a Mockingbird?
No, Tom Robinson is the one that was accused of rape by the Ewells.
Who is the real mockingbird in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
Arthur Radley and Tom Robinson both had mockingbird characteristics.
Who was the victim in the trial in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Tom Robinson.
Who died in To Kill a Mockingbird that could be symbolized as a mockingbird?
I think it's Tom Robinson...
