Explain why "it's a sin to kill a mocking bird". How does this idea evident in our society today?
Answer: Because there is no reason to treat someone badly, when they did not do anything wrong.
Explanation:
Mockingbirds are birds known for their remarkable singing abilities, which they use to bring joy into the world.
In Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird, this bird species is used as a symbol for innocent people who just want to bring happiness into the world. They are treated unfairly, although they did not actually do any harm. Tom Robinson is considered a mockingbird in the first place - he did not commit a crime he was accused of. He is discriminated against because of his race, which gradually leads to his death. ''It is a sin to kill a mockingbird'' means that it is a sin to hurt someone who did not do anything bad to you. This is also applicable to our society today, as we should be kind to those around us.
Can you think of someone who is a "mocking bird"? Explain why they are a mockingbird.
Answer: In the novel, Bob Ewell is another example of a ''mockingbird''. In our everyday life, people who are subjects of prejudices and gossips and are thus excluded from the society are also ''mockingbirds''.
Explanation:
In the play, apart from Tom Robinson, Boo Radley is also a ''mockingbird''. People assume that he is dangerous and are afraid of him. Rumor has it that he never leaves his house and was locked up by his father because he did something bad. Boo, however, proves them wrong when he rescues Jem and Scout from Mr. Ewell. He turns out to be a better person from all the other people who talk behind his back. In a real life, there are ''mockingbirds'' all around us - people who are rejected by the society because of their appearance, race, or other characteristics. The novel teaches us to be good to each other in our everyday life.
