In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird", Harper Lee wrote the words that Atticus said to his children, Jem and Scout Finch. Atticus said "...it is a sin to kill a mockingbird", mockingbirds are known as gentle creatures who do no harm and make music for all to enjoy. Killing a mockingbird would be like killing an individual who is not harming anyone and is trying to be as helpful as possible. The Mockingbirds have the characteristics of nobility, innocence, and bravery that reflect the characters Atticus Finch, Tom Robinson, and Arthur “Boo” Radley. Atticus Finch, Tom Robinson, and Boo Radley are portrayed as mockingbirds for their actions, as well as the good they did to the individuals around them and the negative treatment they received for their actions. Throughout the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird", the attributes of Atticus Finch results in paralleling the traits of the mockingbird. “Mockingbirds do evil but make music for all to enjoy,” Miss Maudie once said. Atticus Finch is an individual who defends innocent people from the evil that the world has brought upon them. For example, when Atticus agreed to take on Tom Robinson's case, he put his own life and the lives of his children in danger because of the negative comments and treatment. intended to receive as punishment for his actions. Atticus was the victim of his neighbor's gossip; they spoke ill of him to his children and sent hateful glances at himself and his children. Atticus Finch is considered a mockingbird because, instead of letting the city's punishment decide for him, he made it his goal to take the case despite the negative treatment he would receive. Atticus put aside all the talk in town and took the case to protect an innocent man middle of paper... the economy and the discrimination people faced throughout this time period. Additionally, Harper Lee wrote about individuals' reactions to events happening around them. She wrote about three characters who were discriminated against for their actions and praised their actions which brought peace and joy to the families. These three individuals are known as Atticus Finch, Tom Robinson and Arthur "Boo" Radley. Throughout the chapters of the novel, these characters are revealed and their true nature. Each of these individuals resembled the features of the mockingbird. They resembled the innocence of mockingbirds in the way they defended themselves impeccably, the courage they must have had during the city's reprisals and above all the mark they left on the individual they had helped, they resembled the characteristics the mockingbird is known for..