Watercolor illustration of Scout and Jem sitting at a desk in a classroom, observing symbolic representations of Boo Radley behind a tree and Tom Robinson behind bars, with a mockingbird perched nearby.
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To Kill Two Mockingbirds: Stories of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson

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“It is a sin to kill a mockingbird,” says Atticus in chapter 10. If you’ve ever had a student exclaim, “Oh, wait, that’s the title! But… what does it mean?”, this article will help you dive deeper into the metaphor, exploring the stories of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson and offering insights for your classroom discussions.