To Kill a Mocking Bird

To Kill a Mocking Bird

Step 1

The Mocking bird is a symbol used as the novel’s title to represent innocence since this creature is harmless. In chapter one, there is an allusion of how Maycomb, Alabama, is introduced by, Scout Finch, to the audience, “Maycomb County had recently been told that it had nothing to fear but fear itself” (Harper, 200). It has been presented as a drowsy Southern town that faces its economic scuffle during the 1930’s Great Depression. Also, in this chapter, an illusion has been used when the author asserts that, “If General Jackson hadn’t run the Creeks up the river…” (Harper, 200). This illusion touched Alabama’s 19^th century’s dispute that emerged between Andrew Jackson and the Creek Indians.

In chapter eight, Bellingrath has been used as an illusion by Miss Maudie, which refers to an attractive and spacious field, estate in Mobile Alabama. This place is where people come to relax since many azaleas were growing around. Miss Maudie, therefore, used it as an amplification to cheer up herself and Scout. Also, an illusion is presented in chapter eleven when the author talks about the famous football player, Dixie Howell, which meant that both Scout and Jem had a desire to become eminent in the same game.

Step 2

In the novel, the names of all mocking birds are Mr. Raymond, Dill, Boo Radley, Tom Robinson, Scout, and Jem (Harper, 200).

Step 3

Dill’s innocence is eliminated through her experienced racial injustice. Generally, he is taken as a mocking bird since he is an endangered and unsophisticated person who goes through hard life at home.

Boo Radley is innocent and good, despite that he is misinterpreted by society. Radley has a strong attachment to children where he loves and cares about them, but some people view him as a bad person, which is disapproved by Scout and Jem.

Scout and Jem represent mocking bird since they are vulnerable and naïve children, who make others happy.

Mr. Raymond is a symbol of a mocking bird since his intentions have benefits to the society, yet others misunderstood him, despite being innocent.

Tom Robinson represents a mocking bird since he is a harmless person who is ready to help anybody. Tom’s innocence restricts any harm towards him after he is eventually set to be killed.

Step 4

These specific birds were referenced since they are all the innocent people in the novel. They share some qualities, such as being harmless, vulnerable, kind, caring, and good-doers. Besides, Harper chose these characters since they represent the innocent individuals in the society who are harmed by evil, hence destroying innocence is symbolized through the tittle “To Kill the Mocking Bird.”

Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and

Paul Laurence Dunbar’s “Sympathy”

Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” – Bird references and allusions