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Characters like Tom Robinson and Boo Radley in "To Kill a Mockingbird" are considered mockingbirds because they are kind, innocent individuals who are unfairly targeted or harmed. They symbolize innocence and vulnerability, and it is a sin to harm them.

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Who do you think the mockingbirds are in the novel?

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the mockingbirds symbolize innocence and vulnerability. Characters like Tom Robinson and Boo Radley are considered mockingbirds because they are kind and harmless individuals who are unfairly targeted and harmed by others due to prejudice and misunderstanding.


What is the significance of the title "To Kill a Mockingbird" in Harper Lee's novel and how does it relate to the themes and characters in the story?

The title "To Kill a Mockingbird" symbolizes the idea of destroying innocence and goodness. In the novel, mockingbirds represent innocence and purity, and killing one is considered a sin. This relates to the themes of prejudice, injustice, and moral growth in the story. Characters like Tom Robinson and Boo Radley are metaphorical mockingbirds who are unfairly judged and harmed by society. The title serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy, understanding, and standing up against injustice.


What were Jem and Scout told to not shoot?

Jem and Scout were told not to shoot at mockingbirds by their father, Atticus Finch, because it is a sin. Mockingbirds symbolize innocence and purity, and it is considered wrong to harm them as they do no harm to anyone.


Are mockingbirds omnivores?

Mockingbirds eat beetles, ants, bees, wasps, and grasshoppers, but it will also eat non-insects.


What are Jem and scout not allowed to shoot?

Mockingbirds, that is where the book gets its title. "It's a sin to kill a mockingbird."


Mockingbirds in To Kill a Mockingbird?

There are no litteral mockingbirds in To Kill A Mocking Bird, only metaphorical ones. If you want metaphorical mockingbirds (characters that do no harm in the book), that would include: Boo Radley Miss Maudie Atticus Walter Cunningham Jr.* Little Chuck Little Tom Robinson Calpurnia even Scout's dead mother fits here.... *questionable


How are mockingbirds killed?

birdshot


Why are mockingbirds eating the petals of white iris?

Mockingbirds like fruit. They do not like seeds. They are not known for eating iris.


What is the order of a mockingbird?

Mockingbirds are in the family Mimidae, along with the catbird and thrashers.


What color are mockingbirds beaks?

brown


How do you attract mockingbirds to your house?

Hypnosis...


Do mockingbirds raid other birds nests?

yes Mockingbirds actually do raid other bird's nest, and sometimes kill other birds.