In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, there are three characters who symbolize mockingbirds by their outgoing qualities. These characters try to make peace between races in Maycomb County and stop the prejudice and hate between each race. A mockingbird is a song bird that displays peace and creates wonderful music for the world to enjoy, therefore like Miss Maudie stated, "Mockingbirds do not do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They do not eat up people's gardens, do not nest in corncribs, they do not do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That is why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird" (90). Throughout this book these three characters use their qualities to make a mark on society, make peace between races, and do not deserve to be harmed because they simulate mockingbirds. …show more content…
For example, Atticus fought for Tom Robinson's innocents in court, and in return not just from Tom but the whole black race respect for defending Tom. Moreover, Tom's family and friends gave the Finch family food because of his outstanding efforts in trying to defend Tom when everyone had little hope. However, even though he had outstanding efforts in defending Tom's innocents Atticus was still sinned. Mr. Bob Ewell, the father of Mayella Ewell, spat in Atticus face after the court trial for making a point in the court room and calling him out on his actions. Also, Atticus was harmed by Mr. Ewell because he called Bob out during the trial, and accusing him of something he