How does tom robinsons death make him a metaaphorical mockingbird?

Answer 1

In his editorial, he discussed the sinfulness of killing Tom Robinson. It was a sin, just like it was a sin To Kill a Mockingbird ( theme of the story ) because he was a cripple. He already had a disadvantage, so why kick him while he's down already. It also discussed of the outcome the jury and how it decided to pose Mr.Robinson guilty because of his race, and that Atticus tried his best, and all that he could for Tom Robinson not to lose his respect, and rescue him from being jailed away. It was Maycomb's fault that he was put there, while knowing he was innocent. So they sinned, like it is a sin To Kill a Mockingbird. It is shameful.
"Mr Underwood wasn't writing about justice, he was writing so that children could understand. Mr Underwood simply figured it was a sin to kill cripples, be they standing, sitting, or escaping. He likened Tom's death to the senseless slaughter of Songbirds by hunters and children, and Maycomb thought he was trying to write an edititorial poetical enough to to be reprinted in The Montgomery Tribune."
Mr. Underwood likens Tom's death to "the senseless slaughter of Songbirds," an obvious reference to the novel's title.

Answer 2

Tom Robinson's death can be seen as making him a metaphorical mockingbird because, like a mockingbird, he is an innocent and good-hearted person who faces injustice and cruelty. He is wrongly accused and killed, much like how a mockingbird, known for its innocence and beauty, should not be harmed. Robinson's death symbolizes the tragic consequences of prejudice and racism in society, echoing the theme of innocence destroyed.

Answer 3

At the end of Chapter 25, it says his editorial said, "it was a sin to kill cripples, be they standing, sitting, or escaping. He likened Tom's death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children." This is very similar to the time when Atticus says it's a sin to kill a mockingbird. The mockingbird stands for innocence, and Tom is innocent.

Answer 4

In his editorial, he discussed the sinfulness of killing Tom Robinson. It was a sin, just like it was a sin to kill a mockingbird ( theme of the story ) because he was a cripple. He already had a disadvantage, so why kick him while he's down already. It also discussed of the outcome the jury and how it decided to pose Mr.Robinson guilty because of his race, and that Atticus tried his best, and all that he could for Tom Robinson not to lose his respect, and rescue him from being jailed away. It was Maycomb's fault that he was put there, while knowing he was innocent. So they sinned, like it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. It is shameful.
"Mr Underwood wasn't writing about justice, he was writing so that children could understand. Mr Underwood simply figured it was a sin to kill cripples, be they standing, sitting, or escaping. He likened Tom's death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children, and Maycomb thought he was trying to write an edititorial poetical enough to to be reprinted in The Montgomery Tribune."
Mr. Underwood likens Tom's death to "the senseless slaughter of songbirds," an obvious reference to the novel's title.

Answer 5

earlier on in the story atticus tells scout and jem it is a sin to kill a mocking bird because all they do is make sweet music for you. So mr Underwood is implying that tom never actually did a thing to harm anyone and that the only intentions he had with mayella were to help her with chores and such

Answer 6

Mr. Underwood compares Tom Robinsons death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds (mockingbirds) by hunters and children.

Answer 7

He compares it to the "

senseless slaughter

of songbirds by hunters and children". i.e. a mockingbird.

Answer 8

A mockingbird represents innocence and goodness. Tom was like a mockingbird in that respect and when he was killed a sin was committed.