What are some quotes and page numbers from To Kill a Mockingbird about how Tom Robinson represents the mockingbird?

The mockingbird becomes a symbol of innocence
in the novel, and there are a fewwho reflect its message. One such character is Tom
Robinson.

First, let's look at the original quote fromwhich introduces the
concept of the mockingbird as a symbol and then see how Miss Maudie's explanation adds to his
reasoning.

When the kids are given their air rifles from Uncle Jack, Atticus
isn't thrilled. He says the kids can play with them under one condition:

Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit em', but remember
it's a sin to kill a mockingbird. (, p. 90)

Later,asks
Miss Maudie about it. She replies,

Mockingbirds don't do
one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in
corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to
kill a mockingbird. (chapter 10, p. 90)

These quotes
create the symbolic representation of the mockingbird as an innocent creature who wouldn't harm
anyone or anything. Mockingbirds simply make music for all to appreciate and enjoy. From here,
we can now look for quotes that suggest the same idea for Tom.

Mr. Underwood
wrote an editorial in The Maycomb Tribune about the trial and the verdict.
His quote directly links the mockingbird to Tom by using the phrase "senseless
slaughter" in relation to the trial's outcome. He's implying that sentencing Tom to prison
is the same as killing songbirds for no reason at all. Both actions are senseless and
wrong.

Mr. Underwood simply figured it was a sin to kill cripples,
be they standing, sitting, or escaping. He likened Tom's death to the senseless slaughter of
songbirds by hunters and children. (, p. 241)

Tom is just like a
mockingbird. He doesn't harm a soul and aims to help those around him, no matter their race.
These quotes set up the argument for the symbolic representation of Tom, but because it's
figurative, there isn't anything more direct than these quotes. However, you could create an
argument using evidence from the trial to show Tom's innocence and connect it back to the
characteristics of the mockingbird that Atticus and Miss Maudie state directly. Look through
chapters 17€“21 for evidence. You could discuss Mayella's bruises, Ewell's testimony, and Tom's
disability to show his innocence.