This allows the Ewells to make whatever claims they wish and Tom is charged with rape. ... The appearance of a mad dog in the street is the first occasion where this symbolism of the mockingbird occurs. As Atticus prepares to shoot the dog, Scout comments that "the trees were still (and)the mockingbirds were still" (p. 105). ...
When Tom said in the trial that he felt sorry for Mayella (a crime worse than rape in the jury's eyes) - the lowest class showing superiority for a class above themselves. ... Both characters show kindness: Boo to the children and Tom to Mayella Both are innocent: Boo of his evil persona and Tom of the crime of rape wwcc ccw esccccs aycc ccba ncc kccc ccuk; Both are victims of prejudice Both are imprisoned and potentially vulnerable: Boo is imprisoned to protect him from prejudice and Tom is imprisoned and killed as a result of prejudice. ... Mockingbird is refered to through...
Hate, poverty, violence and mockingbirds. All of these resided in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930's. The mockingbird is a peaceful, beautiful, and innocent bird, it goes throughout its day singing and scavenging not causing anyone harm. Yet, it is still pursued by young children i...
