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Symbols in To Kill a Mockingbird

The Mockingbird

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  • The mockingbird symbolises innocence and is a central symbol in the novel.
  • Key Idea: Mockingbirds cause no harm; they only bring beauty and joy through their songs. Thus, harming a mockingbird represents the destruction of innocence.

Examples of Mockingbirds

Tom Robinson:

  • He is innocent of the crime he is accused of, yet he suffers injustice due to racism.
  • Like a mockingbird, Tom does no harm, but he is destroyed by society's prejudice.

Boo Radley:

  • Despite being misunderstood and feared, Boo shows kindness by protecting Scout and Jem.
  • Hurting Boo would be like killing a mockingbird, as he is harmless and good-hearted.

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