The metaphor is not in the title. The title is a reference to the discussions in the book about why the children should not kill mockingbirds, and mockingbirds are used as a metaphor for innocent people, but the title itself is not a metaphor.
One metaphor in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is the title itself, which symbolizes the destruction of innocence. Another metaphor is Boo Radley as a "mockingbird," representing someone who is misunderstood and unfairly judged by society. Lastly, the mad dog in the story could be seen as a metaphor for the racism and prejudice infecting the town of Maycomb.
The name of the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" comes from its symbolism of innocence and justice. It is not actually illegal to kill a mockingbird in the US, but the title serves as a metaphor for harming something innocent and defenseless.
Yes, the title "To Kill a Mockingbird" should be capitalized, following standard title capitalization rules.
The title "To Kill a Mockingbird" symbolizes the idea of destroying something innocent and harmless. In the story, it represents the unjust persecution and destruction of innocent individuals like Tom Robinson and Boo Radley. The metaphor suggests the consequences of harming those who do no harm.
it's a metaphor to represent Arthur "Boo" Radley
One example of a metaphor in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is when Atticus tells Scout that "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." This metaphor is used to emphasize the importance of empathy and understanding others.
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.
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.
The phrase "shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" is an example of metaphor. It compares the innocence of mockingbirds to the innocence of certain characters in the story.
It was Mr. Cunningham's son. It was lunch and not dinner. It is To Kill A Mockingbird. There is no How in the title.
The Mockingbird is a metaphor (Boo Radley and Tom Robinson).
Atticus says this famous line in Chapter 10 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." He uses this metaphor to teach Scout and Jem about the importance of empathy and protecting the innocent.