A reader doesn't ever know what the title means until quite late in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Mockingbirds are never even directly quoted by a character until almost halfway through the book. ... Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.... Arthur "Boo" Radley and Tom Robinson Tom Robinson plays a very important role in the story. ... That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." ...

• Word Count: 533
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Racism in "To Kill A Mockingbird" is very common, and it is an important part in the story. ... Innocence in "To Kill A Mockingbird" is shown throughout the book various times. ... Courage in "To Kill A Mockingbird" is shown by various characters like Scout, Jem, Atticus, and Tom Robinson. ... This is a quote from the story on page 153; the quote tells the readers what Scout is trying to convince Mr. ... Racism, innocence, and courage; these are the three things that explain "To Kill A Mockingbird's" main idea....

• Word Count: 1051
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Like this real life example, this theme can be shown in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird. ... "(217) Atticus shows true courage through this quote. ... For Scout her reputation is extremely important to her, but she is prepared to risk her reputation for what she knows as right. ... Miss Maudie's reputation is important to her and all of the ladies in her missionary circle. ... During the course of To Kill A Mockingbird, the author uses an assortment of characters to reiterate the theme that true courage is standing up for what one believes even if it means risking something precious....

• Word Count: 1231
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

" This quote speaks to the theme that if one is not seen as important in society's eyes then justice is unlikely to be rightfully served to them. Along with many other literary works, Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein and To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee prove this statement true. ... In the novels Frankenstein and To Kill A Mockingbird, the monster and Tom Robinson are similar because neither of them is granted the simple request for justice. ... The use of diction in that quote, as well as the rest of the book, helps to convey the message that the monster is unfairly treate...

• Word Count: 690
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Harper Lee used these true life trials as a basis for Tom Robinson's trial in the book "To Kill a Mockingbird". ... Get it done quick and protect the fair womanhood of this state" this quote from Prosecutor Hutson describes the general attitude of the public in both settings of these trials. Finally, I believe that Lee used Haywood Patterson's quote "The courtroom was one big smiling white face" as her overview for the court scenes in her book "To Kill a Mocking bird". ... Though these two stories both reflect very poorly on human society, they teach many valuable lessons and are ve...

• Word Count: 333
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

(unpacking prompt)These are the choices between important rights and wrongs, between what we know to be morally correct and ethical versus pathways leading us over to the dark side. ... As the character of Atticus Finch recognizes in "To Kill a Mockingbird"", cases such as defending negro Tom Robinson against the charge of rape in his home town of Maycombe "come along once in a lifetime" (link to text/quote)and there is no turning away from such moments. ...

• Word Count: 817
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School