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Mockingbird

Lucky bird finds a cool bath on this 100F day. This is the bird made famous by author Harper Lee.



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Is it considered bad luck to kill one in the US?

22 Jul, 2015

 

In her book, Harper Lee uses the Mockingbird to symbolize innocence, goodness & beauty.

When Miss Maudie first explains to Scout the meaning of Atticus' statement--that "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird"--she agrees with Atticus' assessment.

"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."

Jem and Scout particularly symbolize innocence, goodness and beauty. Although they are a bit more rambunctious than some children and exposed to the world around them by Atticus' allowance for their independence, they nevertheless serve as the primary human mockingbirds of the story: Their childlike questions and responses to the good and bad around them and their innate willingness to foster goodness in their actions make them positive symbols for the future of Maycomb.

22 Jul, 2015

 

Thanks Paul :)

23 Jul, 2015

 

You're welcome Julia. Now I have to run out and buy the book, LOL!

23 Jul, 2015

 

I actually read it several years ago, but I should perhaps read it again, before I get the sequel.

23 Jul, 2015

 

Oh that's right, they found a new manuscript!

23 Jul, 2015

 

Yes, I think it's called 'Go tell a Watchman' and it's based before the trial. Perhaps I should read it first, then re-read To Kill a Mocking Bird.

23 Jul, 2015

 

Yes, that's what I'll do too since it's the author's intentions. I need something read for my commute.:)

23 Jul, 2015

 

Shall we compare notes later? I've a book I've started on to finish first, but then. ..

23 Jul, 2015

 

OK Sure, sounds good. I saw the movie but never actually read the book so here's my chance.

23 Jul, 2015

 

I'll be in touch when I start it.. :))

24 Jul, 2015

 

Sounds good Julia

24 Jul, 2015



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