how does tom and boo radley relate to the mockingbird in the book "to kill a mockingbird" plz help i need a few tips

User Icon for Ms. Sue Ms. Sue answered
15 years ago

Check this:

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/mocking/

User Icon for Chopsticks Chopsticks answered
15 years ago

Mockingbirds in the story were known to be innocent creature.

How do you think they relate to it?

User Icon for gaga gaga answered
15 years ago

ok i looked it up and thank you but i have some of those already do you have any other feedback?

User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
11 months ago

Sure! In the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, both Tom Robinson and Arthur "Boo" Radley can be seen as symbolic representations of mockingbirds. Here are a few tips to help you understand their relation to the mockingbird theme:

1. Innocence: Mockingbirds are innocent creatures that do no harm and only bring joy through their songs. Similarly, both Tom Robinson and Boo Radley are portrayed as innocent individuals who have been unfairly judged by society.

2. Misunderstanding and prejudice: Just as mockingbirds are often misunderstood and seen as threats, Tom Robinson and Boo Radley experience similar treatment. They are both victims of prejudice and discrimination based on their race (Tom Robinson) and peculiar behavior (Boo Radley).

3. Representation of goodness: Mockingbirds are pure and embody goodness. Similarly, Tom Robinson and Boo Radley are depicted as compassionate, kind-hearted individuals who display genuine goodness despite the adversity they face.

4. Protector figures: Tom Robinson and Boo Radley serve as protectors in the story. Tom protects Mayella Ewell by showing her kindness, while Boo protects Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell's attack.

By recognizing these connections, you'll have a deeper understanding of how Tom Robinson and Boo Radley relate to the mockingbird theme in "To Kill a Mockingbird."