Monday, March 1, 2010

Why are there so many mockingbirds in Maycomb?Scout,Atticus,Tom Robinson,Boo Radley,all there people are mockingbirds.Are there any flora or fauna in Maycomb that attracts them here?

"Range and Habitat
Northern Mockingbird: Breeds from northern California, eastern Nebraska, southern Ontario, and Maritime Canada southward. Spends winters in the southern part of range. Found in residential areas, city parks, farmlands, open country with thickets, and desert brush."

http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/158/_/Northern_Mockingbird.aspx

As you can see,mockingbirds are commonly found in residential areas.As such,due to the large and colourful (no pun intended) population in Maycomb,these 'mockingbirds' are attracted to Maycomb.

Also,they are attracted to open country with thickets.Althought there is no mention of thickets in Maycomb in TKAM,there is however open country,as Maycomb is a laidback and relaxed town,showing the essence of country.Mockingbirds are attracted.

Mockingbirds can be found everywhere in America.What is interesting is this:

The Northern Mockingbird is the state bird of Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas.

How many used-to-be racist states are in there?Maybe Maycomb supported mockingbirds too!