br /> There are many reasons why Harper Lee chose the mockingbird as a part of the title
of her book. The mockingbird is found in just about every habitat type in the state. The
males territoriality and constant singing and displaying during the breeding season make
them the most noticeable bird in Texas. Often this territoriality takes on the form of early
morning singing sessions or diving attacks on either animals or people. They have also
been known to imitate other sounds they hear such as rusty hinges, whistling and dogs
barking. Legend has it when Texas chose the mockingbird as its state bird, the resolution
stated that the bird is *…“a fighter for the protection of his home, falling, if need be, in its
defense, like any true Texan¦ Its species name comes from the Greek mimus to mimic, and
ployglottos for *…“many tongued.
Based on the information that has been found, Harper Lee uses the mockingbird in the title
of her book because its a fighter. It protects what is rightfully theirs and doesnt allow
anyone to harm the ones they love. This has a lot to do with what one believes in and what
one thinks is right. Since the bird is very appealing to the eye, but differs in the color of its
body, this is evidence that ones color should not matter. The mockingbird is also very
aggressive and becomes defensive against potential predators. It can sense danger very
easily when a person or thing is trying to harm them or the ones that they are protecting.
This shows the birds intelligence and awareness of its surroundings. To sum it up, Harper
Lee chose the mockingbird to be in the title to make the book appealing.