Our book covers
Our 'To Kill a Mockingbird' book cover represents the theme of compassion and perspective.
Scout is on the ground and collecting shoes. The shoes represent what Atticus has taught Scout to do- to "walk around in someone else's skin" or shoes. As Scout is maturing, she learns to try walking in others' shoes- white, black, poor, or rich.
She also can symbolize the mockingbird since she is also taking the burden of the society. Other children and even adults mock her and ridicule her family, and she needs to learn to endure this.
Hands are also ripping out the feathers on her wings to show that the society- instead of supporting Scout and her family in the case- are hurting them. They also pull out the wings of a mockingbird, such as Tom Robinson and others.
The tree symbolizes development and growth, and a new opportunity for Maycomb. Though they have failed in saving Tom Robinson, they would have a next chance to prove themselves.
On the tree is a mockingbird's nest with 'soap dolls' of misunderstood characters in the story- Mrs. Dubose, Boo Radley, Mayella Ewell, Walter Cunningham, and Tom Robinson. Because of the lack of perspective of the Maycombians, these characters have suffered and endured criticism, rumors, and loneliness.
Scout is on the ground and collecting shoes. The shoes represent what Atticus has taught Scout to do- to "walk around in someone else's skin" or shoes. As Scout is maturing, she learns to try walking in others' shoes- white, black, poor, or rich.
She also can symbolize the mockingbird since she is also taking the burden of the society. Other children and even adults mock her and ridicule her family, and she needs to learn to endure this.
Hands are also ripping out the feathers on her wings to show that the society- instead of supporting Scout and her family in the case- are hurting them. They also pull out the wings of a mockingbird, such as Tom Robinson and others.
The tree symbolizes development and growth, and a new opportunity for Maycomb. Though they have failed in saving Tom Robinson, they would have a next chance to prove themselves.
On the tree is a mockingbird's nest with 'soap dolls' of misunderstood characters in the story- Mrs. Dubose, Boo Radley, Mayella Ewell, Walter Cunningham, and Tom Robinson. Because of the lack of perspective of the Maycombians, these characters have suffered and endured criticism, rumors, and loneliness.