Why Is It A Sin To Kill A Mockingbird?

It's a sin to kill a mockingbird because it's not just a bird. It's also a metaphor for innocence and goodness in the face of cruelty, bigotry, and ignorance.

The book is about Atticus Finch, a lawyer who defends Tom Robinson in court despite pressure from his community to convict him of rape. Atticus realizes that Tom is innocent and tries to make sure that he gets justice—but even though he wins the case, society still treats him like an animal because he's black.

In this story, we see how even someone who tries to do right by others can be destroyed by the hatefulness of others. It's incredibly sad and painful to watch Atticus' children suffer as they grow up with their father as the only beacon of light in their lives while they are surrounded by darkness: racism, violence, cruelty, hatred… all of these things close around them and try to consume them until they can't breathe anymore.

Was this helpful? No votes.