Why does Atticus say not To Kill a Mockingbird?

Answer 1

ok heres my definition of a mockingbird

Mockingbirds in the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" represent people.

Here are some characteristics of the person that is like a mockingbird.

*Nice

*Can only do good

*Not a pest

*Easy target

People in the book that they resemble

*The black Man (I forget his name) that Atticus is defending

*Mr. Aurthur/ Boo Radley

*More

If the kids shoot a mockingbird, its like there attacking a self less person who only does good in the world and nothing wrong. Like people hate on the black person whos name i forget and he only does good because he is an easy target. A mockingbird isn't an acual bird, its a symbol in the story

Answer 2

Look and ya book. Ya digg. JK.JK. ok so the reason/answer for this question is that to explain to the children a better way for them to understand. EX. instead of ready the children a dictionary read them they alphabet! so to keep it at a DUHH level where the children will stay at their age and be able to understand

Answer 3

Atticus says that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because all they do is sing pretty songs to us. Well the whole point was that they are innocent and don't harm anyone in any way and it would be a sin to kill a harmless creature

Answer 4

Atticus says this because mockingbirds are innocent creatures that only bring beauty and joy through their songs. He is teaching his children that it is a sin to harm something that is innocent and does no harm to others. This symbolizes the idea of protecting the innocent and standing up for what is right.

Answer 5

The excuse Uncle Jack gives is that Atticus isn't interested in guns.

Answer 6

He feels that it isn't his right because they are his god-children.