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The book To Kill a Mockingbird has nothing to do with killing a mockingbird - why?
The book,'To Kill a Mockingbird' does not mean literally killing a Mockingbird, it is a metaphor for innocence.
It is explained in the book that mockingbirds do not hurt anything and are innocent creatures. They should therefore not be shot at or killed. The symbolism there has to do with the race relations and loss of innocent life and innocence that the book addresses.
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What is the significance of the mockingbird in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
really nothing
How does the beginning of the movie differ from the novel in to kill mockingbird?
it has nothing to do with mockingbird
In novel To Kill a Mockingbird what is Atticus's definition of mockingbird?
A song bird that does nothing but give us, humans, pleasure. It is considered a "sin" to kill a Mockingbird
What is the sequel To Kill a Mockingbird?
" To Mock a Killing Bird"
In To Kill a Mockingbird why is it important not To Kill a Mockingbird?
In Chapter 10 of "To Kill A Mockingbird" we are finally given the story behind the title of the novel. There is a metaphor that shows mockingbirds in a pure and innocent light. It is as if the mockingbird represents innocence and killing it represents the evils of the world. Scout recalls that the only time she ever heard Atticus say that something was a sin was when he said "Remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." She then asks Miss Maudie about this and Miss Maudie responds "Your father is right...Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy . . . but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." They are saying that the mockingbird is such an innocent creature that by killing it you commit terrible sin.
How is killing a mockingbird a sin a symbol in To Kill a Mockingbird?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the idea of killing a mockingbird symbolizes the destruction of innocence and goodness. Mockingbirds are innocent beings that bring joy through their song, so to harm them is an unnecessary act of cruelty. This theme is reflected in the characters of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson, who are metaphorical mockingbirds in the story.
What is To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee about?
This book is all about the mockingbird Boo Radley. He is innocent and does nothing but give, and Maycomb is "killing" his name by smearing mud on them- by accusing him of crimes, just because he is different.
From the book to kill a mockingbird who is the mockingbird?
there are 2Arthur "Boo" RadleyTom robinsonalso in a sense Atticus is a mockingbird too, as a mockingbird is someone who brings nothing but good to the world.
What is an example of understatement in To Kill a Mockingbird?
To Kill a Mockingbird... Calpurnia was something else again. She was all angles and bones; she was nearsighted; she squinted; her hand was wide as a bed slat and twice as hard (7).ha! im doing this too for a project! i hope this helps :]
What is the opposite of To Kill a Mockingbird?
To save a mockingbird
What is the symbolic meaning of To Kill a Mockingbird?
To Kill a Mockingbird means that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird, because they have done no wrong.
How many chapters are there in To Kill a Mockingbird?
There are 31 chapters in "To Kill a Mockingbird".
