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Wow Myra. I think that's an amazing answer, especially in reference to the title of the book. I was never willing to accept that the title had either to do with Tom or Boo - it seemed to refer to something even deeper, and since the story is the tale of these children and their many experiences, your explanation works for me perfectly.
Thank you, Sheila! I'm not sure why I'm just now seeing your reply...sorry! I grew-up in Mississippi, so this book really hit home to me on a number of issues, and I would just like to say that not everyone agreed with the things that went on back then. Because of an unfortunate turn of events I was forced to grow-up with things of this nature happening all around me, and in a way, it caused me to lose a vital part of my own innocence. The cruel nature of man astounds me to this day! But, it also taught me to have empathy for others, and for THAT I'm very grateful!
BTW...My sister's name is Sheila, as well!
Incredibly thoughtful response, Myra. I agree that it's about the loss of innocence for Scout and Jeb.
Thank you, Sheila! I'm not sure why I'm just now seeing your reply.
I think it's because I'm replying to you instead of creating a new post....it doesn't add to the feed every time. Anyway, your experiences seem to have given you an insight into the saying and therefore into the title, which frankly had me completely baffled til now. The other explanations given just never quite satisfied me like this one does. So thank you. :)
I'm sure it's probably obvious to everyone else, but it just dawned on me that must be why Suzanne Collins purposely chose a similarly named bird, the "Mocking Jay" in The Hunger Games trilogy - with the obvious theme of the innocence of childhood taken away too soon and so completely.
Yes! I believe you are right. Thanks for this insight.
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Wow Myra. I think that's an amazing answer, especially in reference to the title of the book. I was never willing to accept that the title had either to do with Tom or Boo - it seemed to refer to something even deeper, and since the story is the tale of these children and their many experiences, your explanation works for me perfectly.
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Thank you, Sheila! I'm not sure why I'm just now seeing your reply...sorry! I grew-up in Mississippi, so this book really hit home to me on a number of issues, and I would just like to say that not everyone agreed with the things that went on back then. Because of an unfortunate turn of events I was forced to grow-up with things of this nature happening all around me, and in a way, it caused me to lose a vital part of my own innocence. The cruel nature of man astounds me to this day! But, it also taught me to have empathy for others, and for THAT I'm very grateful! BTW...My sister's name is Sheila, as well!
Incredibly thoughtful response, Myra. I agree that it's about the loss of innocence for Scout and Jeb.
Thank you, Sheila! I'm not sure why I'm just now seeing your reply.I think it's because I'm replying to you instead of creating a new post....it doesn't add to the feed every time. Anyway, your experiences seem to have given you an insight into the saying and therefore into the title, which frankly had me completely baffled til now. The other explanations given just never quite satisfied me like this one does. So thank you. :)
I'm sure it's probably obvious to everyone else, but it just dawned on me that must be why Suzanne Collins purposely chose a similarly named bird, the "Mocking Jay" in The Hunger Games trilogy - with the obvious theme of the innocence of childhood taken away too soon and so completely.
Yes! I believe you are right. Thanks for this insight.
