In To Kill a Mockingbirdow are Tom Robinson and Boo Radley like mockingbirds? Give reasons besides their innocence.

Mockingbirds are an important symbol throughout the novel and represent innocent,
vulnerable beings who cannot defend themselves, which is whyconsiders it a sin to kill one. Both
Tom Robinson andare considered symbolic mockingbirds because they share similar traits to the
defenseless, innocent birds.

Similar to a mockingbird, Tom Robinson is a
benevolent, compassionate man who does not harm others and attempts to make people's lives
easier. Tom displays his benevolent nature by selflessly helping Mayella complete various chores
around the house without receiving compensation. Unfortunately, Tom Robinson is vulnerable to
Maycomb's violent racists, who attempt to lynch him at the jailhouse and wrongly accuse him of
assaulting and raping Mayella. In both circumstances, Tom is defenseless and relies on Atticus
for protection. Tragically, Atticus cannot protect Tom from becoming a victim of racial
injustice.

Boo Radley shares similar character traits to Tom and
demonstrates...