The mockingbird represents innocence. To kill one is a sin because they do nothing but make music for people to enjoy. Both Tom Robinson and Boo Radley are symbolic "mockingbirds" harmed by the evils of society. Character Analysis
The antagonist who represents the "white trash" demographic of the South, fueled by ignorance and malice. To Kill a Mocking Bird
The trial exposes the "usual disease" of Maycomb—prejudice. Lee highlights how social class and race dictate the town’s hierarchy and its perversion of justice. The mockingbird represents innocence