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The bird represents innocence. To kill a mockingbird is a "sin" because they do nothing but make music for people to enjoy—a metaphor for Tom Robinson and Boo Radley.
A highly acclaimed adaptation starring Gregory Peck, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Atticus Finch. You can find more about the production and its history on the official American Film Institute (AFI) site .
The transition from childhood innocence to an adult perspective on good and evil.
Atticus’s famous lesson to Scout: "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." Major Characters
The fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression.