Mockingbird (symbol)

The mockingbird symbolizes innocence, kindness, and the idea of not harming others. This symbolism is prominently featured in literature, particularly in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," where mockingbirds represent individuals who do good without expecting anything in return. The idea is that just as mockingbirds do no harm and bring beauty with their songs, people should not harm those who do no wrong. Thus, the mockingbird embodies the themes of empathy, protection, and moral integrity in the face of injustice.