Atticus Is A Sin To Kill A Mocking Bird Analysis

Atticus teaches his kids to respect everyone, he tells them, “...it is a sin to kill a mockingbird.” Harper Lee displays many people in the book as mockingbirds. These “mockingbirds” are not treated the best. Atticus tells his children to “remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” As mockingbirds are thought to be bad when they sing beautiful songs. Lee distinctly portrays Atticus, Tom Robinson, and Boo Radley as mockingbirds.
Atticus, symbolically represents a mockingbird as he wants the best for everyone. Atticus, strong and respected, believes, “...in our courts all men are created equal.” Atticus raises his children in a very good manner and teaches them to respect everyone: even if their skin is different. Doing the right thing, Atticus defends Tom Robinson when other will not. Due to the fact Atticus defends a colored man, others begin to spread rumors about him. Men that were before friends of Atticus were now hostile towards him. When Atticus takes the case, even his children are affected, as other children in their school make fun of them. All Atticus wanted was a fair and non-prejudice trial, but in return he was the bad guy. As shooting a mockingbird is a sin, being rude and hostile toward Atticus was a sin. Atticus, smart and choosing, did what he believed was correct. …show more content…
Willingly, Tom Robinson is constantly helping others , as he works, “In Mr. Link Deas yard fall an’ wintertime.” All Tom did was work hard to get by and provide for his family. Also Tom was a very nice and caring man. Tom, respectfully, would, “... tip m’hat when I’d go by….” Tom Robinson even refused payment when helping Mayella Ewell: Tom saw Mayella was unable to complete the tasks herself. Tom Robinson, charged with rape, did nothing wrong. Also Tom Robinson was tried in a white court. Due to his race, Tom Robinson was convicted. Singing to helping others: Mockingbird to Tom, Tom Robinson is killed as others